To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.

"For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper."

To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales.

"Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows."

To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something.

In gin rummy, to discard a card of one's preferred suit so as to mislead the opponent into thinking you do not want it.

Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services.

The industry or profession made up of such communications.