Advertisement
Advertisement
announce
[ uh-nouns ]
verb (used with object)
- to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of:
to announce a special sale.
Synonyms: promulgate, report, declare
- to state the approach or presence of:
to announce guests; to announce dinner.
- to make known to the mind or senses.
- to serve as an announcer of:
The mayor announced the program.
- to state; declare.
- to state in advance; declare beforehand.
- to write, or have printed, and send a formal declaration of an event, especially a social event, as a wedding.
verb (used without object)
- to be employed or serve as an announcer especially of a radio or television broadcast:
She announces for the local radio station.
- to declare one's candidacy, as for a political office (usually followed by for ):
We are hoping that he will announce for governor.
announce
/ əˈnaʊns /
verb
- tr; may take a clause as object to make known publicly; proclaim
- tr to declare the arrival of
to announce a guest
- tr; may take a clause as object to reveal to the mind or senses; presage
the dark clouds announced rain
- intr to work as an announcer, as on radio or television
- to make known (one's intention to run as a candidate)
to announce for the presidency
Other Words From
- an·nouncea·ble adjective
- prean·nounce verb (used with object) preannounced preannouncing
- rean·nounce verb (used with object) reannounced reannouncing
- unan·nounced adjective
- well-an·nounced adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of announce1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The new government has focused on tackling the criminal gangs involved in people smuggling, with Sir Keir announcing an extra £75m to go to policing UK borders in November.
The federal tax agency has announced that an internal review showed many Americans had never received their economic impact payments, which were supposed to go out following the filing of 2021 tax returns.
In August, the nearby Cleethorpes Working Men's Club announced it was closing due to falling numbers.
In 2023, the council announced it would purchase a new "off-the-shelf" housing system to deal with ongoing tech problems following the hack.
The settlement, announced on Friday, will include substantial changes to Grubhub’s business practices as part of a broader crackdown on “junk fees.”
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse