advert
UK: ədˈvɜːt | US: ədˈvɜːrt
n. (British) short for "advertisement" (a notice or announcement promoting a product or event).
v.i. (formal) to turn attention to something; to refer or allude.
advert = ad<to, toward> + vert<turn>
- ad (Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward")
- vert (from Latin vertere, meaning "to turn")
Etymology Origin:
The word "advert" originates from Latin advertere ("to turn toward"), combining ad- (direction) and vertere (to turn). Over time, it evolved in Middle English as a verb meaning "to pay attention" or "refer to." The noun form (short for "advertisement") emerged later, reflecting how ads "turn" public attention toward a product.
She didn’t advert to the risks involved in the plan.
The magazine featured an advert for luxury watches.
He adverted briefly to his earlier research in the lecture.
The billboard displayed a bold advert for the new film.
Please advert to the guidelines before submitting your work.