advertise for (someone or something)
advertise for (someone or something)
To make information known to a wider audience, usually with the intention to obtain or sell a product or service. When her house needed repairs, Kelly advertised for a handyman. The company hired me to advertise for their new product line.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
advertise something for (a price)
to make known by public notice that something is to be sold at a particular price. Is this the one that was advertised for a dollar?
See also: advertise
advertise something for something
to make known by public notice, such as broadcast or print notice, that something is available for purchase or rent. Was this apartment advertised for rent?
See also: advertise
advertise for someone or something
to advertise one's intention to purchase something or hire a particular type of person. Did you advertise for a new receptionist?
See also: advertise
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- advertise
- advertise for
- advertising
- come into service
- talk at
- talk at (one)
- toss (one's) hat in(to) the ring
- toss hat into the ring
- buy (something) sight unseen
- buy sight unseen