advertised
v.v. to tell the public about a product or service so that they will want to buy it. You might see this on TV, on the internet, or on signs in the street.
v. to promote a product, service, or event through public media to increase sales or awareness. Often used in the passive voice to describe the availability of a job or property.
They advertised the new car on television.
The company advertised the manager position in several national newspapers to attract a wide range of candidates.
While the firm advertised its commitment to sustainability, internal documents revealed that the majority of its manufacturing processes remained unchanged.
The verb is transitive and can take a direct object or be used in the passive voice.
They advertised for the carThey advertised the carWhen promoting a product, use the verb transitively without 'for'. Use 'advertise for' only when searching for a person, such as an employee.