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 verb1: 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 : foretell3: to serve as an announcer of <announce a football game>intransitive verb1: to serve as an announcer2 a: to declare one's candidacy <announce for president> b: to declare oneself politically <announce against a nominee>

synonyms see declare