announce

[əˈnaʊns]

announce Definition

to make a public or official statement, especially about a decision, plans, or something that has happened.

Using announce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "announce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company announced its new product line at the conference.

• Example

  The president announced his resignation in a press conference.

• Example

  The school announced the cancellation of classes due to the snowstorm.

announce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for announce

• declare
• proclaim
• publicize
• broadcast
• promulgate

Antonyms for announce

• conceal
• suppress

Phrases with announce

• announce oneself

  to introduce oneself formally or publicly

  Example

  He announced himself as the new CEO of the company.

• announce one's arrival/departure

  to let someone know that you have arrived or are leaving

  Example

  Please call me when you arrive so I know you're here. I'll announce my departure when I'm ready to leave.

• announce a winner

  to declare the winner of a competition or contest

  Example

  The host will announce the winner of the singing competition at the end of the show.

Origins of announce

from Old French 'annuncier', from Latin 'annuntiare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'nuntiare' (to announce)

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Summary: announce in Brief

To 'announce' [əˈnaʊns] is to make a public or official statement, especially about a decision, plans, or something that has happened. It is often used in the context of companies, organizations, or individuals making public statements or declarations. Phrases like 'announce oneself' and 'announce a winner' use 'announce' to denote introducing oneself formally or declaring the winner of a competition, respectively.