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

Antonyms for announce

Phrases with announce

  • 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.

  • 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.

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