Adverted: meaning, definitions and examples

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adverted

 

[ ædˈvɜːrtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

marketing context

Adverted is the past tense of the verb 'advert', meaning to direct attention or refer to something. In a marketing and advertising context, it often implies bringing attention to a product or service.

Synonyms

allude, point out, refer.

Examples of usage

  • The campaign adverted to the new features of the product.
  • She adverted to her earlier remarks during the discussion.
  • In his speech, he adverted to the importance of education.

Translations

Translations of the word "adverted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anunciado

🇮🇳 जाहिर किया गया

🇩🇪 beworben

🇮🇩 diberitahukan

🇺🇦 оголошений

🇵🇱 ogłoszony

🇯🇵 告知された

🇫🇷 annoncé

🇪🇸 anunciado

🇹🇷 ilan edilen

🇰🇷 알려진

🇸🇦 معلن

🇨🇿 oznámený

🇸🇰 oznámený

🇨🇳 已发布

🇸🇮 objavljen

🇮🇸 tilkynnt

🇰🇿 жарияланған

🇬🇪 გამოცხადებული

🇦🇿 elan edilmiş

🇲🇽 anunciado

Etymology

The word 'advert' originates from the Latin word 'advertere', which means 'to turn towards' or 'to direct'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century as a transitive verb, initially taking on the meaning of referring to something. The use of 'adverted' as the past tense reflects a direct evolution from its original Latin roots. Over time, its use became more prevalent in literature and formal contexts, especially concerning advertising and marketing. The modern connotations of the term often involve a more persuasive aspect, as advertisers aim to capture the audience's attention effectively.