Ad-vērt', v. i.

(14), v. i. [imp. & p. p. ADVERTED; p. pr. & vb. n. ADVERTING.] [Lat. advertere, from ad and vertere, to turn.] To turn the mind or attention; to regard, observe, or notice; — with to; as, he adverted to what was said, or to a circumstance that occurred.

Now to the universal whole advert. Blackmore.

Synonyms—To refer; allude; regard; attend. See REFER.