annunciate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- annunciable adjective
- annunciation noun
- annunciative adjective
- annunciatory adjective
- unannunciable adjective
- unannunciative adjective
Etymology
Origin of annunciate
1350–1400; < Medieval Latin annūnciātus, for Latin annūntiātus, past participle of annūntiāre to make known. See announce, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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This purification of pregnancy has seen maternity fashions exploit the full potential of spandex, belts, and bows to annunciate rather than conceal the baby bump.
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025
“You were my mentor, you guided me, told me to annunciate, attack the microphone… These are things I still hear in my mind when I’m broadcasting.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2023
“It’s my apology if I didn’t annunciate the word ‘or,’” Hovis said.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2019
“It’s my apology if I didn’t annunciate the word ‘or,'” Hovis said.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2019
They do not so properly affirm, as annunciate it.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia by Lamb, Charles
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