Main Entry: an·nounce

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): 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