Advert has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a public promotion of some product or service
"The radio station played an advert for the new electric car during the morning news broadcast."
2
An advertisement, an ad.
"The newspaper advert featured a bright picture of the new car."
Verb
1
give heed (to)
"The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"
"She hung on his every word"
"They attended to everything he said"
2
make a more or less disguised reference to
"He alluded to the problem but did not mention it"
3
make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
4
To take notice, to pay attention (to).
"She turned her head to advert to the speaker at the front of the room."
In plain English: To advert means to turn your attention away from something else and focus on it instead.
"The company hired an agency to advert their new product across television and radio."
Example Sentences
"The company hired an agency to advert their new product across television and radio."
verb
"She decided to advertise her new bakery by posting flyers around town."
verb
"The company will advertise its products on television next week."
verb
"Many small businesses choose to advertise their services through local newspapers."
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Origin
The word advert is a shortened form of advertisement that entered English usage as an informal abbreviation. It retains its original meaning while serving as the common shorthand term used in everyday speech and media contexts.