announce

[ uh-nouns ]

verb (used with object)

, an·nounced, an·nounc·ing.

1. to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of:

   to announce a special sale.

   Synonyms: promulgate, report, declare

2. to state the approach or presence of:

   to announce guests; to announce dinner.

3. to make known to the mind or senses.
4. to serve as an announcer of:

   The mayor announced the program.

5. to state; declare.
6. to state in advance; declare beforehand.
7. to write, or have printed, and send a formal declaration of an event, especially a social event, as a wedding.

verb (used without object)

, an·nounced, an·nounc·ing.

1. to be employed or serve as an announcer especially of a radio or television broadcast:

   She announces for the local radio station.

2. to declare one's candidacy, as for a political office (usually followed by for ):

   We are hoping that he will announce for governor.

announce

/ əˈnaʊns /

verb

1. tr; may take a clause as object to make known publicly; proclaim
2. tr to declare the arrival of

   to announce a guest

3. tr; may take a clause as object to reveal to the mind or senses; presage

   the dark clouds announced rain

4. intr to work as an announcer, as on radio or television
5. to make known (one's intention to run as a candidate)

   to announce for the presidency

Other Words From

• an·nouncea·ble adjective
• prean·nounce verb (used with object) preannounced preannouncing
• rean·nounce verb (used with object) reannounced reannouncing
• unan·nounced adjective
• well-an·nounced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of announce¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; from Middle French anoncer, from Latin annūntiāre, from an- an- ² + nūntiāre “to announce, report” (from nūntius “messenger, news”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of announce¹

C15: from Old French anoncer, from Latin annuntiāre, from nuntius messenger

Synonym Study

Announce, proclaim, publish mean to communicate something in a formal or public way. To announce is to give out news, often of something expected in the future: to announce a lecture series. To proclaim is to make a widespread and general announcement of something of public interest: to proclaim a holiday. To publish is to make public in an official way, now especially by printing: to publish a book.

Example Sentences

He has announced a series of Cabinet choices who have misrepresented the reality of climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

Hassen, along with other animal welfare and academic groups, will partner with the city to improve shelter conditions, Bass’ office announced last month.

From Los Angeles Times

On announcing the start of his "special military operation" – the full-scale invasion of Ukraine – he had issued a warning to “those who may be tempted to interfere from the outside”.

From BBC

The National Glass Centre will close at the end of July 2026, Sunderland University has announced.

From BBC

Energy bills for a typical household will rise by £21 a year in January, the energy watchdog has announced.

From BBC

Related Words

• call
• declare
• disclose
• issue
• publish
• release
• report
• reveal
• tell