advertise — to tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage people to buy or use it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage people to buy or use it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/
Korean meaning: 광고하다, 선전하다
Korean pronunciation: 애드-버-타이즈 (강세: 애드)
Example Sentences
- They advertise their pizza as 'the cheesiest in town' but it's basically rubber with yellow paint.
- The restaurant advertises free WiFi, but the password is 'BuyMoreFood123'.
- Many companies advertise job openings on their websites.
advertise
VERB//ˈædvərˌtaɪz//
to tell the public about a product or service in order to encourage people to buy or use it

The company advertised its new product across every major social media platform.

The startup advertised its app with giant glowing displays across the city.

Companies advertise repeatedly to emphasize their brand until customers instantly recognize it.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'advertere'에서 유래했습니다. 'ad(~쪽으로)'와 'vertere(돌리다)'가 합쳐져서 '관심을 돌리다'라는 의미로 시작되었고, 현재의 '광고하다'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“They advertise their pizza as 'the cheesiest in town' but it's basically rubber with yellow paint.”
“The restaurant advertises free WiFi, but the password is 'BuyMoreFood123'.”
“Many companies advertise job openings on their websites.”
“She decided to advertise her tutoring services in the local newspaper.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.