/ əˈnaʊns; NAmE / verb
1.
announce (sth) (to sb) to tell people sth officially, especially about a decision, plans, etc. :
[ vn ]
They haven't formally announced their engagement yet.
The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
( figurative )
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival.
HELP NOTE : You cannot 'announce somebody something': They announced us their decision.
[ v that ]
We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful.
[ vn that ]
It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced.
[also v wh- ] ➡ note at declare
2.
to give information about sth in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker :
[ vn ]
Has our flight been announced yet?
[ v that ]
They announced that the flight would be delayed.
[also v speech ]
3.
to say sth in a loud and/or serious way :
[ v speech ]
'I've given up smoking,' she announced.
[ v that ]
She announced that she'd given up smoking.
[also vn ] ➡ note at declare
4.
[ vn ] announce yourself / sb to tell sb your name or sb else's name when you or they arrive at a place :
Would you announce the guests as they arrive? (= call out their names, for example at a formal party)
5.
[ vn ] to introduce, or give information about, a programme on radio or television
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from French annoncer , from Latin annuntiare , from ad- to + nuntiare declare, announce (from nuntius messenger).