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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

Example Sentences

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He set a plan in motion that would let the company advertise to car dealers that Santander Consumer wasn’t going to ask anymore for proof of income, or “POI,” in order to issue a loan.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

On Upwork, there are strict regulations surrounding academic dishonesty that restrict the types of services I can advertise and what clients can officially propose.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Compass earlier this year partnered with Rocket to advertise its premarket listings on Redfin, while the large brokerage eXp announced Wednesday that it would syndicate premarket listings to Homes.com and Realtor.com.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Beauticians already advertise rapid slimming "packages" for weddings or social events.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

A collection of classical records is not the kind of thing you advertise.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.