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announce

declare / proclaim / broadcast / make known
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
past: announcedpp: announceding: announcing

This word carries a sense of formality and authority, typically implying a one-way communication from a source of power to a wider audience. It suggests a deliberate act of making information public, often involving a specific moment of revelation or a scheduled event. While similar to "tell" or "inform," it differs by requiring a level of officiality. One tells a secret to a friend, but a government announces a policy. The tone is objective and declarative, leaving little room for immediate negotiation or dialogue.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ that][~ to someone]

To make a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

"The government will announce the new tax laws tomorrow."

Transitive Verb
[~ something to someone]

To make something known to someone in an official or public manner.

"The company announced the merger to its employees during the meeting."

Intransitive Verb
[~]

To make a formal public statement.

"The president is expected to announce shortly."

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