advertize — to describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/
Example Sentences
- They decided to advertize their new pizza with a dancing penguin mascot.
- The startup advertizes its app through funny TikTok videos.
- My grandmother wants to advertize her homemade cookies on Instagram.
advertize
VERB[/ˈædvərˌtaɪz/]
to describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance
Small bakery owners advertize their grand opening with bright banners and free samples.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Advertize derives from mid-15th century French 'advertiss-', which itself comes from Latin 'advertere' (to turn toward, to direct attention). The word originally meant 'to turn one's attention to' or 'to make known'.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + vertere (to turn) = to turn toward or direct attention to; the suffix -ize (or -ise) converts it to a verb meaning 'to make known publicly'.
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📝Examples
“They decided to advertize their new pizza with a dancing penguin mascot.”
“The startup advertizes its app through funny TikTok videos.”
“My grandmother wants to advertize her homemade cookies on Instagram.”
“Companies often advertize during popular TV shows to reach more viewers.”
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