Announce

/əˈnaʊns/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make a public or formal declaration about something.

The school principal will announce the winner of the contest during the assembly.

To give notice of something, often in a formal manner.

The airline announced a delay in flight schedules due to bad weather.

To state something officially or publicly.

The government announced new policies aimed at improving public health.

Middle English, from Latin 'annuntiare', which means 'to report, to make known'.

announce one's arrival

To declare one's presence upon entering a place.

announce a winner

To publicly proclaim the individual who has won a contest or prize.

grand announcement

A major or significant declaration made publicly.

announcement

A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

announcer

A person who announces something, especially a broadcaster.

announced

Made known or declared to the public.

Give a shout-out

He wanted to announce his friend's new business with a shout-out on social media.

Drop a hint

She didn't want to announce her promotion directly, so she just dropped hints about it.