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announce

verb
Sayuh-NOWNS/əˈnaʊn(t)s/UK/əˈnaʊns/

Formsannounces, announcing, announced

3 meanings of announce

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  1. 1
    make knownverbtransitive
    To tell people something officially or in public, often news they have not heard before.

    Like standing up in front of the class to share big news with everyone.

    The school will announce the winners of the contest on Friday.

    The mayor announced a plan to fix the city's roads.

    UsageSay announce something to people, or announce that something has happened.

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  2. 2
    signalverbtransitive
    To show that someone or something has come or will soon come or happen.

    Dark clouds and a cold wind announce a storm.

    The little bell on the door announced each new customer.

    UsageOften announce the arrival of someone or the end of something.

    Similarherald, signal, mark

  3. 3
    broadcastverbUStransitive or intransitive
    To be the person who talks to the audience during a sports game or on radio or television.

    He announces the baseball games on the local radio station every summer.

    She hopes to announce the championship game next season.

    UsageSay announce a game, or announce for a radio station.

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Origin

It comes from Latin annūntiāre, meaning to report, from a word for a messenger who brings news.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 3 facts