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advert

1 of 1verb
/ædˈvɝt/
Forms:adverting,adverted,adverted
1

make a more or less disguised reference to

Synonyms:
2

to refer to or make mention of something, often in a casual or indirect manner

  • During the meeting, she often adverts to her previous experience in marketing.
  • In his speech yesterday, the CEO adverted to the company's achievements over the past year.
  • The presenter is currently adverting to the key points of the research findings.
  • While discussing the project, he was adverting to the challenges they had encountered.
  • Tomorrow, the speaker will advert to the upcoming changes in company policy.
3

give heed (to)