ADVERT (TO) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

advert (to)

verb

ad-ˈvərt

Definition of advert (to)

as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically when our hosts adverted to the lateness of the hour we took the hint, and prepared to leave

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The announcement doesn’t mention what specific eligibility questions prompted Lomick’s departure from the race.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.

— Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mention

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Smith never specified whether his 10-day protocol was liquids-only, time-restricted or a total abstention from food and drink, a distinction that matters clinically.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Greer did not specify Friday which products are covered by the agreements, how tariffs on those goods could change or when the new terms would take effect.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of specify

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The letters cite stories on construction details related to the East Wing bunker, funding for the White House ballroom, munitions stockpiles impacted by the Iran war and sanctions against Russia.

— Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
Scott also argued that Republicans’ position on the general ballot is improving and that GOP voter enthusiasm for the election has increased 20% in the past two months, citing new polling from Peak Insights, the person said.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cite

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Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania -- the lowest result since World War II for the party in any state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Investors wanted more Even as Novo indicates stable operating margins, Monday’s announcement lacks the financial ambition the market wanted to see, Jacob Pedersen, investment strategist at Danish bank Middelfart Sparekasse, told CNBC.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicate

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During my most recent oil change, the service advisor noted that the oil pan gasket was beginning to show signs of seepage.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Also to be noted is the bombing of key targets and ground actions, if necessary.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of note

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