advertise
UK: ˈædvətaɪz | US: ˈædvərtaɪz
vt. to promote or draw attention to a product, service, or event publicly
vi. to call public attention to something, especially by paid announcements
The word "advertise" originates from the Latin advertere ("to turn toward"), combining ad- (direction) and vertere (to turn). In Middle French, it evolved into avertir ("to notify"), and by the 15th century, English adopted it as "advertise," initially meaning "to take notice of." Over time, its meaning shifted to actively directing attention toward something—mirroring the original Latin logic of "turning" public focus toward a message.
Companies advertise their products to attract customers.
She decided to advertise the event on social media.
The billboard was used to advertise the new restaurant.
They advertised the job opening in the local newspaper.
He criticized the way celebrities advertise unhealthy habits.