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Announced Announce əˈnaʊns Flight Verb Officially Intention Resign

Word3 announce
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /əˈnaʊns/ /əˈnaʊns/
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  • he officially announced his intention to resign at today's press conference.
  • they haven't formally announced their engagement yet.
  • a ring at the doorbell announced jack's arrival.
  • we are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful.
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announce

(verb)/əˈnaʊns/ /əˈnaʊns/

    Verb Forms

  1. to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.
    • He officially announced his intention to resign at today's press conference.
    • They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.
    • A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival.
    • We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful.
    • It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
    • The company announced its decision to the public in March.
    • The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
    • She was announced as the winner at last night's ceremony.

    Extra Examples

    • The company proudly announced the launch of its new range of cars.
    • We expect to announce details of the plan later this week.
    • We regret to announce the death of our chairman, Alfred Sidebottom.
    • He announced to the crowd that the war was over.
  2. to give information about something in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker
    • Has our flight been announced yet?
    • The winners will be announced in reverse order.
    • ‘Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,’ the loudspeaker announced.
    • They announced that the flight would be delayed.
  3. to say something in a loud and/or serious way
    • ‘I've given up smoking,’ she announced.
    • She announced that she'd given up smoking.
  4. to tell somebody your name or somebody else’s name when you or they arrive at a place
    • Would you announce the guests as they arrive? (= call out their names, for example at a formal party)
  5. to introduce, or to give information about, a programme on the radio or television
  6. Word Origin

    • late 15th cent.: from French annoncer, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- ‘to’ + nuntiare ‘declare, announce’ (from nuntius ‘messenger’).
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