announce
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈnaʊns/
KK: /əˈnaʊns/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make something known publicly, often by speaking or writing.
Example
The company will announce its new product next week.
Tense Forms
Past: announced
Past Participle: announced
Conversation
Did you hear that they will announce the concert lineup tomorrow?
No way! I'm so excited to find out who's performing.
I hope they announce some of my favorite bands.
Same here! It would be amazing to see them live.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
declare
proclaim
report
Antonyms
conceal
suppress
withhold
transitive verb
Definition
To make something known to people, especially in a public way.
Example
The company will announce the new product next week.
Tense Forms
Past: announced
Past Participle: announced
Conversation
Did you hear they're going to announce the winner of the contest today?
Yeah, I can't wait to see who wins!
I hope it's someone who really deserves it.
Root Explanation
Announce → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "nuntiare" (meaning to report or bring news). The word "announce" means to bring news to someone or to make something known.
Memory Tip
Think of bringing news 'to' someone ('ad-') — that's why announce means to make something known.
Visually Confused Words
reannounce
unannounced
preannounce
preannouncer
foreannounce
enounce