B1verb 1K

Announce

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Announce

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

In simple words: To make something known to many people

Announce in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Announce

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.

Related words

Collocations with Announce

• 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 for Announce

• proclaim
• declare
• report
• broadcast
• communicate

Opposites of Announce

• conceal
• hide

Common mistakes with Announce

• 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

Frequently asked questions about Announce

What does Announce mean?

To make something known to many people

What is the definition of Announce?

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

How do you use Announce in a sentence?

They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Announce?

She decided to announce her engagement at the family dinner.

What are synonyms for Announce?

Common alternatives include proclaim, declare, report, broadcast, communicate.

What is the opposite of Announce?

Opposite meanings include conceal, hide.

What words go with Announce?

It commonly pairs with formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to, formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to.

What are common mistakes when using Announce?

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

How do you pronounce Announce?

US: /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Announce?

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

What CEFR level is Announce?

"Announce" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.