to announce or praise (a product, service, etc.) in some public medium of communication in order to induce people to buy or use it

to advertise a new brand of toothpaste.

to give information to the public about; announce publicly in a newspaper, on radio or television, etc.

to advertise a reward.

to call attention to, in a boastful or ostentatious manner

Stop advertising yourself!

Obsolete . to give notice, advice, or information to; inform

I advertised him of my intention.

Obsolete . to admonish; warn.

to ask for something by placing a notice in a newspaper, over radio or television, etc.

to advertise for a house to rent.

to offer goods for sale or rent, solicit funds, etc., by means of advertisements

It pays to advertise.

Cards .

Poker . to bluff so as to make the bluff obvious.

Rummy . to discard a card in order to induce an opponent to discard one of the same suit or denomination.

verb

hide , keep secret

verb

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