advertise
♦ ad|ver|tise /'ædvərtaɪz/ (advertises advertising advertised)
1 [VERB] V n, V
If you advertise something such as a product, an event, or a job, you tell people about it in newspapers, on television, or on posters in order to encourage them to buy the product, go to the event, or apply for the job.
The players can advertise baked beans, but not rugby boots...
Religious groups are currently not allowed to advertise on television.
2 [VERB] V for n
If you advertise for someone to do something for you, for example to work for you or share your accommodation, you announce it in a newspaper, on television, or on a notice board.
We advertised for staff in a local newspaper...
3 [VERB] usu with brd-neg, V n
If you do not advertise the fact that something is the case, you try not to let other people know about it.
There is no need to advertise the fact that you are a single woman...
see also advertising
1 [VERB] V n, V
If you advertise something such as a product, an event, or a job, you tell people about it in newspapers, on television, or on posters in order to encourage them to buy the product, go to the event, or apply for the job.
The players can advertise baked beans, but not rugby boots...
Religious groups are currently not allowed to advertise on television.
2 [VERB] V for n
If you advertise for someone to do something for you, for example to work for you or share your accommodation, you announce it in a newspaper, on television, or on a notice board.
We advertised for staff in a local newspaper...
3 [VERB] usu with brd-neg, V n
If you do not advertise the fact that something is the case, you try not to let other people know about it.
There is no need to advertise the fact that you are a single woman...
see also advertising