Advertise: meaning, definitions and examples
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advertise
[ ˈædvərˌtaɪz ]
marketing
To make a product or service known to the public through various forms of media in order to attract potential customers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company decided to advertise their new product on social media platforms.
- She advertised her services through a local radio station and saw an increase in clients.
job search
To make known one's willingness to work for a company or organization in order to secure a job.
Synonyms
market oneself, promote oneself
Examples of usage
- He advertised his skills and qualifications on professional networking websites.
- She advertised herself as a reliable and hardworking candidate during the job interview.
marketing
A paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc.
Synonyms
campaign, commercial, promotion
Examples of usage
- The company placed an advertisement in the local newspaper to reach a wider audience.
- She responded to an advertisement for a sales position at a retail store.
Translations
Translations of the word "advertise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anunciar
🇮🇳 विज्ञापन करना
🇩🇪 werben
🇮🇩 mengiklankan
🇺🇦 рекламувати
🇵🇱 reklamować
🇯🇵 広告する
🇫🇷 faire de la publicité
🇪🇸 anunciar
🇹🇷 reklam yapmak
🇰🇷 광고하다
🇸🇦 يعلن
🇨🇿 inzerovat
🇸🇰 inzerovať
🇨🇳 广告
🇸🇮 oglaševati
🇮🇸 auglýsa
🇰🇿 жарнамалау
🇬🇪 რეკლამირება
🇦🇿 reklam etmək
🇲🇽 anunciar
Word origin
The word 'advertise' originated in the late 15th century from the Middle French word 'advertiss-', stem of 'advertir' meaning 'to take notice of'. It later evolved to the Old French 'advertir' and ultimately to the English word 'advertise'. The concept of advertising has been an integral part of commerce and communication throughout history, evolving with the development of media and technology.
See also: advert, advertising, inadvertent, inadvertently.