English Explanatory Dictionary

advert

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An advertisement, an ad.
verb
  1. To take notice, to pay attention (to).
  2. To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).
  3. To turn the attention (of something or someone) (to or toward) some object).
  4. To call attention, refer (to).

Pronunciation

/ˈædvɜːt/ /ˈædvɜɹt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-advert1.wav /ædvˈɜːt/ /ædvˈɜɹt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-advert2.wav

Word forms

advert adverts adverting adverted

Etymology

Clipping of advertisement.

Synonyms

refer

Derived words

advertese blipvert advertence advertency advertent advertently inadvertent inadvertently

Translations

Bulgarian: споменавам Bulgarian: обръщам внимание Dutch: verwijzen Dutch: aandacht vestigen op
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