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

Synonyms for announced

• declare
• proclaim
• publish
• broadcast
• reveal

Antonyms for announced

• conceal
• withhold
• suppress

Phrases with announced

• announce oneself

  to introduce oneself formally or publicly

  Example

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

• announce one's arrival

  to let someone know that you have arrived at a place

  Example

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

• announce a winner

  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.