advertise

Definition

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

Etymology

From Middle English advertisen, from Anglo-Norman advertir (“to inform”), avertir, Middle French advertir, avertir (“to warn, give notice to”), with the French -iss- infix assimilated to -ise, -ize and probably influenced by the noun advertisement. Compare also advert.

Example Sentences

• "For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper."
• "Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows."
• "Socrates being advertiſed, that the God of wiſdome, had attributed the name of wiſe vnto him, was thereat much aſtoniſhed, and diligently ſearching and rouzing vp himſelf, and ranſaking the very ſecrets of his heart, found no foundation or ground for his divine ſentence."