announce

/əˈnaʊns/

Say it: uh-NOUNS

1. verb To make something known publicly or officially, especially for the first time.
The company will announce its new CEO at the press conference tomorrow.
2. verb To state the arrival or presence of someone, often in a formal setting.
The butler opened the doors to announce the Duke and Duchess.
3. verb To act as an announcer for a broadcast on radio or television.
For twenty years, he announced the play-by-play for the local baseball team.
4. verb To be a sign of something that is about to happen; to foreshadow.
The first warm breeze of the year announces the coming of spring.

📖 Seen in the wild

The principal will announce the winners of the scholarship competition at the assembly tomorrow.
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✏️ announce in a sentence

The prime minister is expected to announce new policy changes next week.
We are thrilled to announce our engagement!
After months of speculation, the studio finally announced the film's release date.
A sudden drop in pressure often announces an approaching storm.
The judge will announce the verdict after the jury has deliberated.
She announced her intention to run for mayor at a rally last night.
Please do not announce your plans until they are finalized.

🔁 Synonyms & antonyms

declare proclaim report state broadcast publish reveal disclose

declare · implies a more formal, forceful, or official statement of fact or intent.

proclaim · suggests a grand, public, and often ceremonial announcement of great importance.

report · focuses on conveying factual information, often after an investigation or observation.

state · a more neutral term for expressing something clearly and definitively, without the fanfare of 'announce'.

Opposites: suppress, conceal, withhold, hide, keep secret

🌱 Where it comes from

The word 'announce' traveled from Latin to English through French. It comes from the Latin 'annuntiare', meaning 'to report, make known', which is a combination of 'ad' (to) and 'nuntiare' (to report), from 'nuntius' (messenger). The core idea of delivering a message has remained central to its meaning for centuries.

🧩 How it's used

Common patterns:

formally announcepublicly announceannounce a decisionannounce plansannounce the winnerproudly announce

While 'announce' can be used in many contexts, it implies a one-way communication of new information. It is less about starting a discussion and more about informing an audience. Be careful not to confuse it with 'declare', which carries more weight and authority. You announce a wedding, but a country declares its independence.

Word family: announcement, announcer, unannounced

💬 Quick answers

What does 'announce' mean?

To announce something is to make it known to the public or to a group of people in an official or formal way. It typically involves sharing new information for the first time.

What is the difference between 'announce' and 'declare'?

'Announce' is used for sharing new information, like plans or results. 'Declare' is stronger and more formal, used for making an official proclamation or stating a position with authority, such as declaring war or declaring one's support.

Is 'announce' a formal word?

'Announce' is a neutral word that fits well in both formal and informal situations. It is commonly used in business, news reporting, and personal updates.

What is the noun for 'announce'?

The noun is 'announcement', which refers to the public statement being made. The person who announces is called an 'announcer'.

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