Cool MateAnnounce vs Report
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Announce
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Report
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
| Announce | Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈpɔːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈpɔːrt/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make something known to many people | A written or spoken account of something. |
| Example | They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. | The teacher asked us to write a report on our summer vacation. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | verb | noun |
| Collocations | formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to, formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to | groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/the report, amid reports, in a/the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/the report, amid reports, in a/the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/the report, amid reports, in a/the report, groundbreaking, important, influential, deliver, give somebody, make, be based on something, address something, concern something, author, writer, writing, according to a/the report, amid reports, in a/the report, good, bad, school, get |
| Antonyms | conceal, hide | ignore, neglect |
| Common mistakes | Confusing it with 'notify'; 'announce' is more public, Using it without an object; 'announce' needs something to announce, Using it in passive voice incorrectly; it is usually active | Confused with 'reporter' which refers to a person., Misuse of 'reports' as a verb instead of a noun., Using 'report' for informal updates, which is not appropriate. |
| Usage notes | Use 'announce' for formal and neutral contexts, such as public speeches or official statements. Avoid in very casual situations. | Use 'report' in formal contexts like school or work. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing news or events. |
Frequently asked questions: Announce vs Report
What's the difference between Announce and Report?
Announce: To make something known to many people Report: A written or spoken account of something.
Are Announce and Report the same CEFR level?
Announce: B1, Report: A1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Announce and Report interchangeably?
Not always. Announce and Report are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.