verb
announce
uh-NOWNS
verb
1
To make something known publicly, especially for the first time.
"The company announced record profits this quarter."
"She announced her retirement at the press conference."
2
To act as the presenter or commentator for an event, especially in sports or broadcasting.
"He's announced championship boxing matches for over a decade."
How to Use Announce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make an official or public statement about something.
Common pairings
announce plans
officially announce
announce a winner
Word Forms
announced past tense, announce plural, announced plural, announces singular, announce singular, announced singular, announcest singular, announcedst singular, announceth singular
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Etymology
From Old French anoncier, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- ("to") + nuntius ("messenger").