English
Etymology
F. avertir , formerly also spelt advertir, to warn, give notice to, L. advertere to turn to. The ending was probably influenced by the noun advertisement. See Advert.
Pronunciation
IPA: WEAE /ˈæd.vɚ.taɪz/
Transitive Verb
- To give public notice of; to announce publicly, esp. by a printed notice; as, to advertise goods for sale, a lost article, the sailing day of a vessel, a political meeting.
Synonyms
To apprise ; inform; make known; notify; announce; proclaim; promulgate; publish.