announce

an-nounce · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make a public or formal declaration about something.

  2. 2.

    To make known the arrival or presence of someone.

  3. 3.

    To serve as an announcer for (a broadcast or event).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    announce oneself — To make one's presence known.
  • •
    announce to the world — To declare publicly and widely.

Related words

Antonyms: conceal, hide, withhold
See also: announced, announcement, announcer, announcing
Synonyms: declare, proclaim, reveal, state

Etymology

From Old French anoncier, from Latin annuntiare ("to announce"), from ad- ("to") + nuntiare ("to report"), from nuntius ("messenger").