advertise

[ad-ver-tahyz, ad-ver-tahyz] / ˈæd vərˌtaɪz, ˌæd vərˈtaɪz /

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

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An influx of new users could help bring in new advertising dollars, which is how Meta makes most of its money.

From Barron's

The company has been dealing with the effects of falling advertising revenue and declining TV viewing.

From BBC

Buyers this spring can expect to see more listings advertised as “coming soon” as a result of recent changes.

From Barron's

The proposed seeks to prohibit doctors from unilaterally raising Maid with patients and banning its public advertising in healthcare facilities.

From BBC

The Trade Desk stock was dropping Wednesday after two analysts downgraded the stock following an advertising company’s decision to stop recommending the digital ad platform to customers.

From Barron's

advertise

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