Advertise
/ˈædvərtaɪz/
Definitions
To make information about something public or widely known.
/ˈædvərtaɪz/
Make something known to the public.
The local bakery advertised their new gluten-free options on social media.
More Examples
She advertised her tutoring services in the school newsletter.
How It's Used
"They advertised their new product line on the company website."
"The radio station will advertise the upcoming concert."
From Old French 'avertir' meaning 'to warn' or 'inform'. It was first used in English in the 14th century with the meaning 'to give notice' and began to acquire its current meaning in the 17th century.
Historically, the word was used to simply notify or give notice. In the 17th century, it began to take on the meaning of promoting or making information widely known.
Memory tip
Think of a big billboard on the side of the road that 'ad-verts' a new product or service.
Word Origin
"To warn or inform"