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How does the verb announce differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of announce are declare, proclaim, and promulgate. While all these words mean "to make known publicly," announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.

announced their engagement at a party

Where would declare be a reasonable alternative to announce?

In some situations, the words declare and announce are roughly equivalent. However, declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known.

the referee declared the contest a draw

When would proclaim be a good substitute for announce?

Although the words proclaim and announce have much in common, proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively.

the president proclaimed a national day of mourning

When is it sensible to use promulgate instead of announce?

The words promulgate and announce can be used in similar contexts, but promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.

promulgated an edict of religious toleration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of announce The montage ended with a shot of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson; his death was announced the day before Oasis announced their reformation in late August last year. Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2025 Much like Buxton, Aranda should see his name on the roster when the reserves are announced. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 Two more property insurers have been approved to serve Florida’s beleaguered homeowner market, the state Office of Insurance Regulation announced. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025 The remaining eight starters for the All-Star Game will also be announced on Monday. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for announce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announce
Verb
  • The holiday marks the date in 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – that Major General Gordon Granger and 2,000 Union Army troops came to Galveston Bay, Texas, to proclaim freedom for more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • In front of an excited crowd of Venezuelans in Miami in 2019, the president proclaimed that Maduro’s days were numbered.
    Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2025
  • Fox News Digital sent press queries to the White House and the U.S. State Department, seeking comment about the open letter published on Truth Social to President Trump.
    Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • And the Justice Department warned that declaring the funding scheme unconstitutional would jeopardize many other programs.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • Jariwala was transported from her home in Andheri to a hospital, where she was declared dead by the doctors, Mumbai police told ANI, which reported that police received information about her death at around 1 a.m. local time.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Some companies don’t advertise their job openings, so ask around.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Accredited veterans service organizations such as the VFW or the Legion will help vets free of charge, but private companies are advertising and posting online, trying to get vets to pay them for the same service.
    Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • That doesn't appear to have fully deterred others, with Indian migrants continuing to post about their attempts.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • Amongst the snippets posted to Dior’s official account was a film photo of ‘80s New York art icon and provocateur painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as American socialite and sister of Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 June 2025

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“Announce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announce. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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