Definition of "advert" in English

noun

1. (British, informal) An advertisement, an ad.

verb

1. (intransitive) To take notice, to pay attention (to).

   • At a time when creation seems to be endangered in so many ways through human activity, we should consciously advert to this dimension of Sunday, too.

2. (obsolete, transitive) To turn attention to, to take notice of (something).

3. (intransitive) To call attention, refer (to).