Announce: meaning, definitions and examples
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announce
[ əˈnaʊns ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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announce |
Used in formal or official settings to inform people about something new or important.
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declare |
Used in official or formal contexts to make an emphatic statement or revelation.
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proclaim |
Used in formal, often ceremonial contexts to make a strong, authoritative announcement. Can have a somewhat grandiose or dramatic connotation.
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publicize |
Used when aiming to make something widely known, often for promotional purposes. Generally associated with marketing or public relations.
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broadcast |
Used when distributing information widely via television, radio, or the internet. Commonly associated with media.
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Examples of usage
- The company will announce their new product launch tomorrow.
- The president is expected to announce new policies during his speech.
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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announce |
Used in formal or public situations when delivering news or information to a group of people.
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introduce |
Often used when bringing someone or something new into a conversation or environment.
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present |
Typically used in formal or professional settings when showing or explaining something to an audience.
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proclaim |
Has a bold or emphatic tone often used in historical, religious, or ceremonial contexts. It can carry a sense of importance and grandiosity.
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declare |
Suitable for formal or official contexts, particularly in legal, governmental, or solemn situations.
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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
- declarar
- proclamar
🇮🇳 घोषणा करना
- ऐलान करना
- घोषित करना
🇩🇪 ankündigen
- verkünden
- bekannt geben
🇮🇩 mengumumkan
- menyatakan
- memberitahukan
🇺🇦 оголосити
- анонсувати
- заявити
🇵🇱 ogłaszać
- zapowiadać
- oznajmić
🇯🇵 発表する (はっぴょうする)
- 宣言する (せんげんする)
- 公表する (こうひょうする)
🇫🇷 annoncer
- déclarer
- proclamer
🇪🇸 anunciar
- declarar
- proclamar
🇹🇷 duyurmak
- ilan etmek
- bildirmek
🇰🇷 발표하다
- 선언하다
- 알리다
🇸🇦 يعلن
- يصرح
- يذيع
🇨🇿 oznámit
- vyhlásit
- ohlásit
🇸🇰 oznámiť
- vyhlásiť
- ohlásiť
🇨🇳 宣布 (xuānbù)
- 公告 (gōnggào)
- 通告 (tōnggào)
🇸🇮 napovedati
- razglasiti
- objaviti
🇮🇸 tilkynna
- lýsa yfir
- boða
🇰🇿 хабарлау
- жариялау
- мәлімдеу
🇬🇪 განცხადება
- გამოცხადება
- გამოცხადება
🇦🇿 elan etmək
- bildirmək
- bəyan etmək
🇲🇽 anunciar
- declarar
- proclamar
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.
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