Adverted

/ədˈvɜr.tɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of advert; to turn attention toward something, to refer to something briefly.

Etymology

From Latin 'advertere' (to turn toward, to notice): 'ad-' (to, toward) + 'vertere' (to turn). In Middle English it developed into 'advert,' meaning to direct attention toward or mention something in passing.

Kelly Says

The word 'advert' means to mention something in passing, but its Latin root 'vertere' (to turn) reminds us that attention is literal 'turning'—your whole mind and head literally reorient toward something when you pay attention.

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