v (context|transitive|now|_|rare) To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something. (defdate|from 15th c.)
v (transitive) To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. (defdate|from 15th c.)
v (intransitive) To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others. (defdate|from 18th c.)
v (transitive) To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales. (defdate|from 19th c.)