To take note of; notice; observe.To inform; give notice, advice, or intelligence to, whether of a past or present event, or of something future: as, I advertised him of my intention.To give information to the public concerning; make public intimation or announcement of, by publication in periodicals, by printed bills, etc., as of anything for sale, lost or found, a meeting, an entertainment, or the like.Synonyms To apprise, inform.To make known, announce, proclaim, promulgate, publish.To take note; take heed; consider.To make public announcement of anything of which it is desired to inform the public; announce one's wishes or intentions by advertisement: as, to advertise for something that is wanted.