Cool MateAnnounce vs Communicate
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Announce
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Communicate
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
| Announce | Communicate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/","/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make something known to many people | To share information or ideas with others. |
| Example | They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. | It's important to communicate your ideas clearly to others. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | A2 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| 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 | clearly, effectively, successfully, by, through, to |
| Antonyms | conceal, hide | conceal, withhold, silence |
| 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 | Using 'communicate' without an object (e.g., 'I communicate' instead of 'I communicate my ideas')., Confusing 'communicate' with 'communicative' which has a different meaning., Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses. |
| Usage notes | Use 'announce' for formal and neutral contexts, such as public speeches or official statements. Avoid in very casual situations. | Used in both formal and informal contexts. Can refer to spoken, written, or non-verbal communication. Avoid in very casual situations where simpler words might be more effective. |
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Frequently asked questions: Announce vs Communicate
What's the difference between Announce and Communicate?
Announce: To make something known to many people Communicate: To share information or ideas with others.
Which is more advanced: Announce and Communicate?
Announce is the highest level, at B1, on the CEFR scale.
Are Announce and Communicate the same CEFR level?
Announce: B1, Communicate: A2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Announce and Communicate?
Announce: verb, Communicate: verb.
Can you show an example of each?
Announce: They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. Communicate: It's important to communicate your ideas clearly to others.
Can I use Announce and Communicate interchangeably?
Not always. Announce and Communicate 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.