as stated or reported by
according to the news, it will rain tomorrow.

an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
The advertisement for fast food is effective on both children and adults.

a formal, written request for something
This application form is very confusing!

the act of helping someone
We dialed 119 for assistance, but they took a long time.

a list of items that are available for purchase, usually in the form of a book
We checked the catalog to see the prices of items.

to cause someone to worry
Sue's English teacher is concerned because Sue hasn't been coming to class.

without any delay, delay or distance
immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.

a message written on paper and often mailed
Yesterday, I received a letter from my friend in America.

to be unable to find something
I misplaced my assignment, so I have to start from the beginning.

to say something in speech or writing, usually in a formal way
Tom had to state his side of the story for the accident report.

to use something important or valuable in a manner that is not efficient, necessary, or effective
Faster! said David," We have no time to waste."