advertises

VERB

publicize for the purpose of selling or causing one to want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce communicate disclose display endorse exhibit proclaim promote reveal sponsor tout

STRONG

acquaint advance advise apprise ballyhoo bill blazon boost circularize declare divulge drum expose flaunt herald hype inform notify pitch plug promulgate puff push show splash spot uncover unmask

WEAK

beat the drum for build up get on soapbox for hard sell make a pitch make known press agent put on the map soft sell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bottle up conceal cover disapprove hide hurt secrete suppress withhold

STRONG

deceive decrease deny discourage halt secret

WEAK

keep secret

Example Sentences

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The group advertises a “potential prize purse of $7.5 million for just a single day of competition,” plus appearance fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He advertises openly on Facebook and Instagram and has spoken extensively about his experiences in media interviews and TV programmes.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Between the posts, Doyle still advertises barbecues and bingo at the Lions Club—and still attends their meetings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

AI promises to fundamentally rewire the mechanics of how the world searches, shops, advertises and writes code, leaving no corner of these tech companies’ territory untouched.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

Each one advertises a specific category of books.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven