v.
Pronunciation: ə - ' nau ̇ n(t)s
Function: verb
Inflected Form: an · nounced ; an · nounc · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French annuncier, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 : to make known publicly : PROCLAIM < announced the appointment>
2 a : to give notice of the arrival, presence, or readiness of < announce dinner> b : to indicate beforehand : FORETELL
3 : to serve as an announcer of < announce a football game>
intransitive verb
1 : to serve as an announcer
2 a : to declare one's candidacy < announce for president> b : to declare oneself politically < announce against a nominee>
synonyms see DECLARE