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Synonyms & Similar Words
announcement
promotion
publicity
notice
declaration
notification
statement
proclamation
broadcast
commercial
plug
endorsement
testimonial
pitch
solicitation
invitation
offering
presentation
demonstration
exhibition
display
billboard
poster
flyer
handout
circular
pamphlet
brochure
catalog
advertisement
ad
advert
publicization
propaganda
hype
buildup
ballyhoo
fanfare
blitz
campaign
appeal
solicitation
invitation
notification
communiqué
release
statement
pronouncement
declaration.
Meaning of Advertisement
A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or idea.
Definitions
- A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or idea, especially one that is paid for by the person or organization that makes it.
- The action of promoting a product, service, or idea through a public medium.
Etymology of Advertisement
The word "advertisement" comes from the Old French word "advertir," meaning "to turn towards" or "to notify," which is derived from the Latin words "ad" (meaning "to" or "towards") and "vertire" (meaning "to turn").
The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to a public notice or announcement, and its meaning has evolved over time to include the modern concept of paid advertising.
Example Uses
- The company ran an advertisement in the local newspaper to promote their new product.
- The advertisement on the billboard caught my attention and made me want to try the new restaurant.
- The advertisement for the concert was all over social media, and tickets sold out quickly.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
rejection
refusal
decline
dismissal
rebuff
negation
denial
contradiction
opposition
disapproval
criticism
condemnation
protest
boycott
ban
prohibition
restriction
limitation
concealment
secrecy
silence
quiet
whisper
murmur
rumor
hint
suggestion
implication
allusion
evasion
avoidance
omission.