Cool MateAnnouncement
UK /["/əˈnaʊnsmənt/"]/US /["/əˈnaʊnsmənt/"]/
Definition
a spoken or written statement that informs people about something
In simple words: A public message or statement about something important.
Examples
- The announcement about the new policy was made yesterday.
- She waited anxiously for the announcement regarding the competition results.
- The company's announcement was well-received by the employees.
- An important announcement will be delivered during the meeting.
- The announcement of the concert tickets sold out was shocking.
- During the event, there was an unexpected announcement about the speaker.
- After the announcement was made, everyone started to cheer.
- The school's announcement about the upcoming field trip excited the students.
Usage notes
Use 'announcement' in formal settings such as meetings or public events. It may be less appropriate for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
announcement + of + event
Memory hint
Think of 'announce' with a loudspeaker; an announcement spreads news.
Collocations
- formal
- official
- public
- issue
- make
- greet
- come
- in an/the announcement
- announcement about
- announcement by
Synonyms
- statement
- notification
- proclamation
- declaration
- message
Antonyms
- silence
- concealment
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'advertisement' which is more promotional.
- Using it as a verb, while it is a noun.
- Saying 'make an announcement' instead of 'make announcements' when referring to multiple.