advertising

/ˈædvɜːrtaɪzɪŋ/

noun★Intermediate

formal

The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services to promote or sell them.

The company increased its advertising budget to reach a wider audience.

Digital advertising has become essential for modern businesses.

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Advertising can take various forms, including print, digital, television, and radio.

general

The act of calling public attention to something, often for promotional purposes.

The museum used advertising to attract more visitors.

Collocations

advertising campaigna series of advertisements designed to promote a product or serviceadvertising agencya company that creates and manages advertising for clientsadvertising strategya plan for how a company will promote its products or services

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word-of-mouth advertisingphrase

promotion through personal recommendations rather than paid ads

subtle advertisingphrase

promotion that is not overtly obvious, often integrated into content

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Advertising

Advertising is not just about selling products; it's about building brand awareness and influencing consumer behavior.

⚡Gold Rule

Effective Advertising

Effective advertising requires a clear message, a well-defined target audience, and a compelling call to action.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'advertise', which comes from the Latin 'advertere' meaning 'to turn toward' or 'to direct attention to'.

📝Usage Notes

Advertising is often used in a business context but can also refer to any form of public promotion.

Word Breakdown

ad-

to or toward

prefix

-vert-

to turn

root

-ise/-ing

action or process

suffix

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