advert

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to make a reference to

   My manager adverted to the statistics that backed up the conclusion.

2. 2
   noun

   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.

3. 3
   verb

   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.

4. 4
   verb

   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.’

5. 5
   noun

   a public promotion of some product or service

6. 6
   verb

   To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).

Etymology

From Middle English adverten, from Old French advertir (“to notice”), from Latin advertere (“to turn toward”). See also adverse.