Advertise
/ˈæd.və.taɪz/noun
To make a public announcement or promote a product or service.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'advertise' is 'advertere', which means 'to turn toward', hinting that early advertising was about capturing attention like a spell!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
advertere
“to turn towards, direct one's attention.”
Old French
Old French
advertir
“to inform, give notice.”
Middle English
Middle English
advertisen
“to inform, make known.”
Modern English
Modern English
advertise
“to announce or promote through public notice.”