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announce

verb
an·​nounce | \ É™-ˈnau̇n(t)s How to pronounce announce (audio) \
announced; announcing

Definition of announce

transitive verb

1 : to make known publicly : proclaim announce a deal
2a : to give notice of the arrival, presence, or readiness of (something) announce dinner
b : to indicate beforehand : foretell an invention that announced a new era
3 US : to serve as an announcer of announce a football game

intransitive verb

1 : to serve as an announcer

2 US

a : to declare one's candidacy announce for president
b : to declare oneself politically announce against a nominee
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declare, announce, proclaim, promulgate mean to make known publicly. declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known. the referee declared the contest a draw announce implies the declaration of something for the first time. announced their engagement at a party proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively. the president proclaimed a national day of mourning promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law. promulgated an edict of religious toleration

Examples of announce in a Sentence

The government announced a cut in taxes. They announced plans to move the company out of the state. The company president has announced her retirement. Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Nick Foles has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's game against the Chiefs with a left shoulder injury, the team announced on Sunday. — Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Nike Foles Ruled Out for Remainder of Game With Shoulder Injury vs. Chiefs," 8 Sep. 2019 Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, announced Friday that the attorneys general in eight states — four Democrats and four Republicans — and the District of Columbia had begun an antitrust investigation of Facebook. — Steve Lohr, BostonGlobe.com, "New Google and Facebook Inquiries Show Big Tech Scrutiny Is Rare Bipartisan Act," 7 Sep. 2019 Graham and Ervin announced their exciting baby news on their ninth wedding anniversary on August 14. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Ashley Graham Slays in a Feathered Naked Dress at BAZAAR ICONS," 7 Sep. 2019 In all, the state is in the midst of a $3.3 billion expansion of its auto sector, with more than 5,400 jobs announced. — William Thornton | [email protected], al, "Recession fears: What could it mean for Alabama manufacturing?," 6 Sep. 2019 Port San Antonio has been surging on the employment front, with 2,000 new jobs announced or created in the last two years. — Randy Diamond, ExpressNews.com, "Port San Antonio experiencing growth spurt," 6 Sep. 2019 Other assignments Jones announced Friday included: Del. Eric Luedtke of Montgomery County as majority leader. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, "Speaker Jones names lone Eastern Shore Democrat as second-in-command for her first year leading Maryland House," 6 Sep. 2019 His letter announcing his decision not to run was tinged with an irony: Schultz maintained that the window for a moderate, reasoned third-party candidate was wide open. — Greg Jaffe, Anchorage Daily News, "Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says he won’t run for president," 6 Sep. 2019 NaturalPawz, a pet store chain that’s operated in Texas since 2005, is expanding following its acquisition by Independent Pet Partners in 2018, retail brokerage Baker Katz announced. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Retail wrap: Bellaire Town Center draws restaurants, fitness, beauty tenants," 6 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of announce

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology for announce

Middle English, from Anglo-French annuncier, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger

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announce

verb
How to pronounce announce (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of announce

: to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something)
: to say (something) in a loud and definite way
: to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready

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announce

verb
an·​nounce | \ É™-ˈnau̇ns How to pronounce announce (audio) \
announced; announcing

Kids Definition of announce

1 : to make known publicly They announced their engagement.
2 : to give notice of the arrival, presence, or readiness of announce dinner

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