First Known Use: 15th century
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announce
verb an·nounce \ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s\
: 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
an·nouncedan·nounc·ing
Full Definition of ANNOUNCE
transitive verb
1
: to make known publicly : proclaim <announced the deal>
2
a : to give notice of the arrival, presence, or readiness of <announce dinner> b : to indicate beforehand : foretell
3
: to serve as an announcer of <announce a football game>
intransitive verb
1
: to serve as an announcer
2
a : to declare one's candidacy <announce for president> b : to declare oneself politically <announce against a nominee>
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Origin of ANNOUNCE
Middle English, from Anglo-French annuncier, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger
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Synonym Discussion of ANNOUNCE
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>.
ANNOUNCING Defined for Kids
announce
verb an·nounce \ə-ˈnau̇ns\
an·nouncedan·nounc·ing
Definition of ANNOUNCE for Kids
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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