Announce

Definition

Announce is a verb that means to make a public statement about something, typically to provide information, share news, or make something known officially.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈnaʊns/
• Respelling: uh-NOWNSS

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈnaʊns/
• Respelling: uh-NOWNSS

The pronunciation of "announce" is consistent in both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "announce" comes from the Latin "annuntiare," meaning "to bring news or give notice," derived from "ad-" (to) and "nuntiare" (to report or declare). It entered English in the 14th century through Old French.

Derivatives

• Announcement (noun)
• Announcer (noun)
• Announced (verb, past tense)
• Announcing (verb, present participle)
• Unannounced (adjective)

Synonyms

• Declare
• Proclaim
• Reveal

Antonyms

• Conceal
• Withhold
• Suppress

Usage

The term "announce" is commonly used to describe the act of making a formal statement or declaration, as in "The company will announce its new product tomorrow."

Related Terms

• Declare: To state something clearly and publicly.
• Broadcast: To transmit information widely by various media.
• Publicize: To make something known to the general public.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To make a public or formal statement about something: Used when giving official information or news.
  • Example: "The president announced the new policy in a speech."
• To make something known or visible: Describes the act of revealing information to others.
  • Example: "They announced the winner of the competition."
• To introduce something to an audience: Used in formal contexts to present information or individuals to the public.
  • Example: "The host announced the guest speaker."