announces

[əˈnaʊnsɪz]

announces Definition

make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Using announces: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company announced its new product line.

  • Example

    The president announced his resignation.

  • Example

    The school announced the cancellation of classes due to bad weather.

  • Example

    She announced her engagement to her family and friends.

announces Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for announces

Phrases with announces

  • introduce oneself formally or make one's presence known

    Example

    He knocked on the door and announced himself.

  • publicly 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.

  • publicly declare a decision that has been made

    Example

    The judge will announce his decision in the case tomorrow.

Origins of announces

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

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Summary: announces in Brief

'Announces' [əˈnaʊnsɪz] is a verb that means to make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention. It is often used in the context of companies announcing new products, people announcing their intentions or decisions, or schools announcing cancellations. Phrases like 'announce oneself' and 'announce a winner' use 'announce' in different contexts. Synonyms include 'declare,' 'proclaim,' and 'publicize.'