2026

Advert

//ˈædvɜːt//

Definitions

1
An advertisement, an ad.
This was a wonderful advert for the Premier League, with both Chelsea and United intent on all-out attack - but Ferguson will be concerned at how his side lost their way after imperiously controlling much of the first period.

1
To take notice, to pay attention (to).
At a time when creation seems to be endangered in so many ways through human activity, we should consciously advert to this dimension of Sunday, too.
2
To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).

Word Origin

Clipping of advertisement.

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//ˈædvɜːt//

1
An advertisement, an ad.
This was a wonderful advert for the Premier League, with both Chelsea and United intent on all-out attack - but Ferguson will be concerned at how his side lost their way after imperiously controlling much of the first period.

1
To take notice, to pay attention (to).
At a time when creation seems to be endangered in so many ways through human activity, we should consciously advert to this dimension of Sunday, too.
2
To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).

Word Origin

Clipping of advertisement.

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3

To call attention, refer (to).

‘I have before suggested that a genuine blackguard is never without a pocket-handkerchief. But it is not to this fact that I now especially advert.’