advert

The definition of advert means to call attention to something.

(verb)

An example of advert is when someone points out a sign she sees on the roadside.

See advert in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to call attention or turn one's attention (to); refer or allude

Origin: ME adverten < OFr avertir < L advertere < ad-, to + vertere, to turn: see verse

noun

Chiefly Brit. advertisement

See advert in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb ad·vert·ed, ad·vert·ing, ad·verts

To turn attention. Used with to: The board next adverted to compensation issues.
To call attention; refer. Used with to: He adverted to the problem in the opening paragraph. See Synonyms at refer.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English adverten

Origin: , from Old French advertir, to notice

Origin: , from Latin advertere, to turn toward; see adverse

noun
Chiefly British

An advertisement.

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