B1verbbusinessmedia
US/ˈæd.vər.taɪz/
UK/ˈæd.və.taɪz/
to tell people about a product, service or job, for example on TV or online
In context
The company advertises its products mainly on social media.
The school is advertising for a new English teacher.
Never trust a diet pill that is advertised as a miracle cure.
Words that go with advertise
verb + preposition
- advertise forThe restaurant is advertising for waiters.
verb + adverb
- advertise onlineSmall shops advertise online to save money.
adverb + verb
- widely advertisedThe event was widely advertised on TV.
verb + noun
- advertise a productFamous singers are paid to advertise products.
- advertise a jobWe advertised the job on several websites.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They advertise a lot their new phone.Correct: They advertise their new phone a lot.