advertises

to announce or praise (a product, service, etc.) in some public medium of communication in order to induce people to buy or use it: to advertise a new brand of toothpaste.

to give information to the public about; announce publicly in a newspaper, on radio or television, etc.: to advertise a reward.

to call attention to, in a boastful or ostentatious manner: Stop advertising yourself!

Obsolete. to give notice, advice, or information to; inform: I advertised him of my intention.

Obsolete. to admonish; warn.

to ask for something by placing a notice in a newspaper, over radio or television, etc.: to advertise for a house to rent.

to offer goods for sale or rent, solicit funds, etc., by means of advertisements: It pays to advertise.