As a Noun: 1. An announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job vacancy. English = advertisement, commercial. 2. Information or actions intended to attract the public's attention to someone or something. English = publicity. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To tell people about something such as a product, an event, or a job, in newspapers, on television, or on posters in order to encourage them to buy the product. English = advertise. 2. To make a fact or event widely known to the public. English = publicise.