B1verb1K

Announce

UK /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc.

In simple words: To make something known to many people

Examples

They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow.
She decided to announce her engagement at the family dinner.
The company plans to announce a new product next week.
He announced his retirement after twenty years at the firm.
The teacher will announce the exam schedule in class.

Usage notes

Use 'announce' for formal and neutral contexts, such as public speeches or official statements. Avoid in very casual situations.

Grammar pattern

announce + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-noun-ce' — think of a noun being declared publicly.

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

Synonyms

proclaim
declare
report
broadcast
communicate

Antonyms

conceal
hide

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