advertise
gb/ˈædvɚtˌaɪz/ us/ˈædvɚtˌaɪz/
B1
English
~ 1000
reklámoz, hirdet, hirdetésben keres, meghirdet
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to advertise [a product/service/event]
The company plans to advertise its new smartphone on social media.
A cég azt tervezi, hogy a közösségi médiában reklámozza új okostelefonját.
They advertised the concert on the radio for weeks.
Hetekig hirdették a koncertet a rádióban.
Local shops often advertise in the community newspaper.
We need to advertise our services more effectively.
The festival was advertised all over town.
Learner examples
The store will advertise a big sale.
A bolt nagy akciót fog hirdetni.
They advertise their food on TV.
A tévében reklámozzák az ételeiket.
He wants to advertise his new app.
We advertise the event online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advertise' with 'advise'. 'Advertise' means to promote; 'advise' means to give advice.
Meaning
Promote something to the public
Collocations
advertise online
|advertise widely
|advertise a product
|advertise on television
|advertise in a magazine
Synonyms
promote (Often broader, can include non-commercial contexts such as promoting ideas or causes.)
Antonyms
conceal (To keep something hidden rather than making it known to the public.)
Themes
business
|media
|marketing
|communication
Definition
To tell many people about a product, service, or event so they will want it.
To make something known to the public, especially in order to encourage people to buy it or attend it.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to advertise [something]
The school advertised the opening for a new teacher.
Az iskola meghirdette az új tanári állást.
They advertised for volunteers to help with the cleanup.
Hirdetésben kerestek önkénteseket, hogy segítsenek a takarításban.
Our group advertised the meeting date on the notice board.
Learner examples
The club advertised for new members.
A klub hirdetésben keresett új tagokat.
She advertised for a roommate.
Hirdetésben keresett lakótársat.
They advertised the lost dog in the paper.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'advertise' always involves selling something; here it can be about sharing information or requests.
Meaning
Make something publicly known
Collocations
advertise for help
|advertise an opening
|advertise a position
Synonyms
announce (More formal and often used for official statements; may not involve persuasion.)
Antonyms
hide (To keep information from being seen or known.)
Themes
communication
|publicity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To tell many people about something so they know about it.
To draw attention to something, not necessarily for commercial purposes, by making it publicly known.
Grammar
Dictionary form
advertise
IPA
GB/ˈædvɚtˌaɪz/
US/ˈædvɚtˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
ad - vert - ise (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: advertise
- 3rd Person Singular: advertises
- Present Participle: advertising
- Past: advertised
Word family
Forms
advertises
verb
advertising
verb
advertised
verb
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
unadvertised
adjective
Advanced or less common
advertorial
noun
Expressions
advertise for
1/ˈædvɚtˌaɪz fɚ/
phrasal verb
Request something publicly
To say in a public place or media that you need something or someone.
Examples
- They advertised for a new office manager in the local paper.
- We advertised for volunteers to help with the event.
false advertising
1/fˈɔls ˈædvɚtˌaɪzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Misleading promotion claims
When an advertisement says something that is not true or is misleading.
Examples
- The company was fined for false advertising about its health benefits.
- False advertising can damage a brand's reputation.