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announce(verb)BrE / əˈnaʊns / NAmE / əˈnaʊns / - to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.
- 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 government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
- to declare war
- The painting was declared to be a forgery.
- He has already stated his intention to run for election.
- During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
- They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
- Has our flight been announced yet?
- 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.
- 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.
- to declare war
- The painting was declared to be a forgery.
- He has already stated his intention to run for election.
- During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate.
- They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
- Has our flight been announced yet?
- 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)
- to introduce, or to give information about, a programme on the radio or television
Extra Examples- He announced to the crowd that the war was over.
- Mr and Mrs James are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Henrietta.
- 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.
- ‘I’ve given up smoking,’ she announced.
- They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.
Verb Forms- present simple I / you / we / they announce
- he / she / it announces
- past simple announced
- past participle announced
- -ing form announcing
Word Origin- late 15th cent.: from French annoncer, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- ‘to’ + nuntiare ‘declare, announce’ (from nuntius ‘messenger’).
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