advert
1 Americanverb (used without object)
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to remark or comment; refer (usually followed byto ).
He adverted briefly to the news of the day.
- Synonyms:
- allude
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to turn the attention (usually followed byto ).
The committee adverted to the business at hand.
noun
noun
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Usage
What does advert mean? Advert is short for advertisement. It is primarily used in the U.K. in the same way that American speakers use the word ad.Advert is also a verb that means to call attention to or reference something. This is easy to remember since the purpose of advertisements is to get your attention.Example: There are way too many adverts on this page.
Etymology
Origin of advert1
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English a(d)verten, from Old French a(d)vertir (with ad- replacing a- a- 5 ), from Latin advertere “to pay attention,” literally, “to turn toward,” from ad- ad- + vertere “to turn”
Origin of advert2
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Graham Barrows, a financial crime expert and presenter of The Dark Money Files podcast, told the BBC the adverts themselves, and the social media accounts sharing the content, were all "baloney".
From BBC
The advert claims the data comes from a "leak" in 2024.
From BBC
A senior United figure at the time said that limited period proved to be a "good advert" for Fletcher, as officials gained a greater understanding of his "intelligence".
From BBC
In Barnsley, the council has not seen AI adverts - but has faced content creators claiming things about the authority that are not true.
From BBC
New regulations come into force Monday in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for so-called junk foods, in what the government calls a "world-leading action" to tackle childhood obesity.
From Barron's
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