announced

[əˈnaʊnst]

announced Definition

to make a public or formal statement, especially about something that is planned or has happened.

Using announced: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company announced its plans to expand overseas.

  • Example

    The president announced his resignation in a televised speech.

  • Example

    The winner of the competition will be announced next week.

announced Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for announced

Phrases with announced

  • to introduce oneself formally or publicly

    Example

    He knocked on the door and announced himself as the new neighbor.

  • to let someone know that you have arrived at a place

    Example

    She called her friend to announce her arrival at the airport.

  • to 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.

Origins of announced

from Old French 'anoner', meaning 'to proclaim'

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Summary: announced in Brief

To 'announce' [əˈnaʊnst] is to make a public or formal statement, especially about something that is planned or has happened. It is often used in the context of news, events, or decisions, such as 'The company announced its plans to expand overseas.' 'Announce' can also be used in phrases like 'announce oneself,' meaning to introduce oneself formally or publicly, and 'announce a winner,' meaning to publicly declare the winner of a competition or contest.