vt.

1. 為……做廣告；為……宣傳
   If you want to sell your product you must advertise it.

   如果你要推銷自己的產品，你就必須做廣告。

2. 公布；通知
   He advertised them of his decision to withdraw from the election.

   他告知他們自己要退出選舉的決定。

3. 使顯眼，使突出

vi.

1. 做（或登）廣告，作宣傳[（+for）]
   The company is advertising for typists in the newspapers.

   那家公司在報紙上登廣告徵聘打字員。

v.

1. publicize (a product, service, or event) in order to promote sales or attendance.
2. make (something) known.
3. archaic notify.