[ad.ver.tise] vb -tised ; -tis.ing [ME, fr. MF advertiss-, stem of advertir] vt (15c) 1: to make something known to: notify
2. a: to make publicly and generally known "advertising their readiness to make concessions" b: to announce publicly esp. by a printed notice or a broadcast c: to call public attention to esp. by emphasizing desirable qualities so as to arouse a desire to buy or patronize: promote ~ vi: to issue or sponsor advertising "~ for a secretary" -- ad.ver.tis.er n