Sekirov Dictionary

advert

UK /ædvˈɜːt/US /ædvˈɝt/

verb 4
/ˈædvɝt/ noun 1
forms 3

verb4

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To take notice, to pay attention (to).
- At a time when creation seems to be endangered in so many ways through human activity, we should consciously advert to this dimension of Sunday, too. — 2007
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To call attention, refer (to).
- ‘I have before suggested that a genuine blackguard is never without a pocket-handkerchief. But it is not to this fact that I now especially advert.’ — 1842
(no longer used) To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).
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(no longer used) To turn the attention (of something or someone) (to or toward) some object.
- To meditate, one must advert the mind toward the breath

advert

UK /ˈædvɜːt/US /ˈædvɝt/

noun1

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(UK, informal) An advertisement, an ad.
- On the day that decision was made, Virgin adverts appeared at St Pancras to let everyone (including its rival) know that things are going to change. — 2026

forms

adverted · adverting · adverts

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