announce
Americanverb (used with object)
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announces,
present (3rd person singular)
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announced,
past participle, past
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announcing
present participle
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to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of.
to announce a special sale.
- Synonyms:
- promulgate, report, declare
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to state the approach or presence of.
to announce guests; to announce dinner.
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to make known to the mind or senses.
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to serve as an announcer of.
The mayor announced the program.
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to state; declare.
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to state in advance; declare beforehand.
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to write, or have printed, and send a formal declaration of an event, especially a social event, as a wedding.
verb (used without object)
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announces,
present (3rd person singular)
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announced,
past participle, past
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announcing
present participle
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to be employed or serve as an announcer especially of a radio or television broadcast.
She announces for the local radio station.
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to declare one's candidacy, as for a political office (usually followed byfor ).
We are hoping that he will announce for governor.
verb
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(tr; may take a clause as object) to make known publicly; proclaim
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(tr) to declare the arrival of
to announce a guest
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(tr; may take a clause as object) to reveal to the mind or senses; presage
the dark clouds announced rain
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(intr) to work as an announcer, as on radio or television
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to make known (one's intention to run as a candidate)
to announce for the presidency
Synonym Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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preannounceverb (used with object)
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reannounceverb (used with object)
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announceableadjective
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unannouncedadjective
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well-announcedadjective
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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announcesimple
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announcessimple
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have announcedperfect
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has announcedperfect
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am announcingprogressive
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are announcingprogressive
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is announcingprogressive
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have been announcingperfect progressive
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has been announcingperfect progressive
Past
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announcedsimple
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had announcedperfect
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was announcingprogressive
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were announcingprogressive
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had been announcingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of announce
First recorded in 1490–1500; from Middle French anoncer, from Latin annūntiāre, from an- an- 2 + nūntiāre “to announce, report” (from nūntius “messenger, news”)
Explanation
Announce means to make something public. Companies announce the release of new products, parents announce the marriages of their children, and school administrators announce changes to the day's schedule over the PA. Announce has some subtler meanings as well—you might inadvertently announce your attention to go for the basket by looking at it during a game. You might very intentionally announce that you are never eating pizza again, if you want everyone you know to be aware of this.
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Example Sentences
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Trump has yet to announce who will replace Leavitt.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We want to announce to the people of Kano that the whole process is free: from the selection to the medicals and the goods set aside for couples - all are covered by the government."
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
On Friday, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana took to the Senate floor to announce his intent to vote for Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
The connection was frequently lousy, and every five minutes, an automated voice would interrupt to announce “This call is from a federal prison”—as though either party on the line needed reminding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“I’ll announce them. Show us the way to the Duchess!”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
The Riksbank announces its policy decision on Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Millions of people will learn of the level of winter energy prices later this month, when Ofgem announces the quarterly price cap for the three months from October.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Anyway, Walmart announces price rollbacks on various items all the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The company in July announces the appointment of Kelly Ortberg, who joins as chief executive in August 2024.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
“I’m ready to run some intervals,” he announces.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
The winner of the leadership contest will be announced on 19 September.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Several companies have announced plans to launch competing services through the Channel tunnel, with Italy's Trenitalia planning to start a rival service by 2029.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Less than two months later, says Egyed, Musk announced he wanted to put a semiconductor manufacturing facility in the area—and not just any facility, but the largest factory ever built.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
This week saw a new milestone when Nvidia and a host of Wall Street entities announced plans to deploy $500 billion of capital to provide financing at “attractive rates” for chip purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The following morning, Mrs. Tracy announced to the class that Jessica was moving to Boston for more treatment.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
U.S. attorneys around the country have been told to highlight the creation of McDonald’s division on news releases announcing new fraud cases, according to a memo sent to prosecutors in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Reds became the top-earning Premier League club for the first time this year, according to sports finance experts Deloitte, announcing record revenues of £703 million for the 2024-25 financial year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
He told me he had gotten “at least 100 calls” since the local news item announcing the impending closure.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Taylor retired last month, announcing in a short statement the end of a career during which he officiated 668 matches in the English professional game, every major domestic cup final, and 163 international fixtures.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Of course I hoped the call was from you, announcing your arrival in Cleveland.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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