ADVERTING

Verb

adverting

present participle of advert

Source: Wiktionary


ADVERT

Ad*vert", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Adverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Adverting.] Etym: [L. advertere, v. t., to turn to; ad + vertere to turn: cf. F. avertir. See Advertise.]

Definition: To turn the mind or attention; to refer; to take heed or notice; -- with to; as, he adverted to what was said. I may again advert to the distinction. Owen.

Syn.- To refer; allude; regard. See Refer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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RESTORATION

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