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announce

 

[ əˈnaʊns ]

Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

event promotion

To make a public and official statement about an event, news, or information. It is often done through various channels such as media, social platforms, or public gatherings.

Synonyms

broadcast, declare, proclaim, publicize

Examples of usage

  • The company will announce their new product launch tomorrow.
  • The president is expected to announce new policies during his speech.
Context #2 | Verb

formally introduce

To introduce someone or something in a formal or public way. It is commonly used in ceremonies, events, or public settings.

Synonyms

declare, introduce, present, proclaim

Examples of usage

  • The host will announce the winner of the competition.
  • She announced her engagement at the family dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "announce" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anunciar

🇮🇳 घोषणा करना

🇩🇪 ankündigen

🇮🇩 mengumumkan

🇺🇦 оголосити

🇵🇱 ogłaszać

🇯🇵 発表する (はっぴょうする)

🇫🇷 annoncer

🇪🇸 anunciar

🇹🇷 duyurmak

🇰🇷 발표하다

🇸🇦 يعلن

🇨🇿 oznámit

🇸🇰 oznámiť

🇨🇳 宣布 (xuānbù)

🇸🇮 napovedati

🇮🇸 tilkynna

🇰🇿 хабарлау

🇬🇪 განცხადება

🇦🇿 elan etmək

🇲🇽 anunciar

Etymology

The word 'announce' originated from the Old French word 'announcer', which came from the Latin word 'annuntiare', meaning 'to make known, announce'. The use of the word dates back to the 15th century.

See also: announcement, announcer, announcing, unannounced.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,219 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.