advert

¹ad·vert

verb \ad-ˈvərt\

Definition of ADVERT

intransitive verb

1

: to turn the mind or attention —used with to <adverted to the speaker>

2

: to call attention in the course of speaking or writing : make reference —used with to <adverted to foreign-language sources>

Origin of ADVERT

Middle English, to perceive, pay heed, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French advertir, from Latin advertere, from ad- + vertere to turn — more at worth

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with ADVERT

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