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/ˈædvə(ɹ)ˌtaɪzɪŋ/ English

Definitions

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.
To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.“For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper.”
To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales.“Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows.”
To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something.

Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.
The industry or profession made up of such communications.