Synonyms: ad, advert, advertisement, advertising, advertizement, advertizing
Definition: a public promotion of some product or service
Similar words: promotion, promotional material, publicity, packaging
Definition: a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
Usage: the packaging of new ideas
Synonyms: name, cite, bring up, advert, mention, refer
Definition: make reference to
Usage: His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
Similar words: have in mind, think of, mean
Definition: intend to refer to
Usage: I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France; Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
Synonyms: advert, allude, touch
Definition: make a more or less disguised reference to
Usage: He alluded to the problem but did not mention it
Synonyms: pay heed, attend, advert, hang, give ear
Definition: give heed (to)
Usage: The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word; They attended to everything he said