ad/ver/tise

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French advertiss-, stem of advertir transitive senses 1 : to make something known to : NOTIFY 2 a : to make publicly and generally known /advertising their readiness to make concessions /b : to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast /c : to call public attention to especially by emphasizing desirable qualities so as to arouse a desire to buy or patronize : PROMOTE intransitive senses : to issue or sponsor advertising - ad·ver·tis·er noun