The difference between Advertise and Announce

When used as verbs, advertise means to notify (someone) of something, whereas announce means to give public notice, especially for the first time.

check bellow for the other definitions of Advertise and Announce

  1. Advertise as a verb (transitive, now, _, rare):

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

  2. Advertise as a verb (transitive):

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

  3. Advertise as a verb (intransitive):

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

    Examples:

    "It pays to advertise."

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

  4. Advertise as a verb (transitive):

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

    Examples:

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

  1. Announce as a verb (transitive):

    To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

    Examples:

    "synonyms: proclaim"

  2. Announce as a verb (transitive):

    To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.

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