advert (to)

verb

ad-ˈvərt How to pronounce advert (to) (audio)
Definition of advert (to)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advert (to)
  1. mention
  2. specify
  3. notice
  4. cite
  5. indicate
  6. note
  7. quote
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  • The Red Sox seem willing to move outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida, given his roster redundancy as a left-handed bat in an already lefty-heavy lineup, not to mention his salary.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • More news: Yankees, Dodgers, Mets Begin Pursuit of Roki Sasaki The Yankees have been mentioned as a viable candidate to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, even as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are widely viewed as the favorites.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of mention
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  • In addition, over 230 deaths occurred in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, although the database did not specify whether the fatalities took place in Gaza or the West Bank.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • However, that distance was not specified on Monday evening.
    Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of specify
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  • The ultimate goal will be for consumers to notice any difference and to an iPhone that ‘just works’.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • While at the event, Ray and Cusimano noticed each other because they were surrounded by taller people.
    Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of notice
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  • Advertisement Tennessee’s lawyers cited a study which said that in 2021, there were three times more diagnoses of gender dysphoria among minors in this country than in 2017.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Four other focuses were themes of the Archewell Foundation's 16-page Impact Report — Community Wellbeing, Uplifting Women and Girls, Investing in Information Integrity and Collaborating for Impact — which recapped the couple's work in these arenas through the year, and cited highlights.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Social media reports indicate that Matveev confirmed his indictment and said that he has been released from law enforcement custody on bail.
    Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Fed fund futures trading as of mid-day Friday indicated a nearly 90% chance the central bank would cut by 25 basis points, according to CME FedWatch.
    Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicate
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  • Reaching new horizons Falk Rieker noted the significance of offerings like the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP solutions in facilitating the bank’s transition to the cloud, addressing regulatory requirements, and enhancing process efficiencies.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The Gottman Institute notes that the simple rule was conceived by psychologists John M. Gottman and Robert W. Levenson, who began studying couples back in the 1970s by asking them to resolve a disagreement within a short window of time.
    Alice Rosati, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
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  • Lauren Goode: Altman was quoted in a New York magazine profile about him as saying AI is not a clean story of only benefits.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
  • There also are many Winston Churchill quotes and references.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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“Advert (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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