advertise

verb

ˈad-vər-ˌtīz How to pronounce advertise (audio)
Definition of advertisenext
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you

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Recent Examples of advertise The film was effectively banned from being screened and advertised in Boll's home country, where it was produced, out of concern that its extreme depictions of anti-immigrant violence may inspire copycat attacks. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 The report alleges that Freedom 250 was advertised as an addition to America250 rather than as its replacement, creating confusion. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 July 2026 That distinction reveals something important about why this partnership continues to outperform, as Ralph Lauren is not simply advertising around Wimbledon. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 An expired job ad for an experienced English interpreter at the UN advertised a salary range between $131,084 and $171,644. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for advertise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertise
  1. announce
  2. publish
  3. proclaim
  4. declare
Verb
  • Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of announce
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  • In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • On September 25, 1975, Roy Bates proclaimed Sealand’s constitution.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • In 2012, when Mark Walter and his partners bought the Dodgers, team president Stan Kasten declared mediocrity would no longer be acceptable.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of declare

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