announces; announced; announcing
1
: to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something)
The government announced a cut in taxes.
They announced plans to move the company out of the state.
The company president has announced her retirement.
Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.
—often + thatThe government announced that there would be a cut in taxes.
A voice on the loudspeaker announced that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
—sometimes used figurativelyThe sound of the door slamming announced his departure. [=I knew he had left when I heard the door slam]
2
: to say (something) in a loud and definite way
When everyone was sitting down, she abruptly announced [=declared] (to us) her intention to quit school.
He suddenly stood up and announced, "I'm leaving." = He suddenly stood up and announced that he was leaving.
3
: to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready
She announced dinner [=said that dinner was ready] promptly at six o'clock.
Don't enter the president's office until you've been announced. [=until the president has been told that you are there]
A man in a tuxedo announced each guest [=loudly told everyone the guests' names] as they arrived.
We only had to wait a few minutes before our flight was announced [=called] over the loudspeaker.
4
US
: to say that you are a candidate for a political office
He is expected to announce for President [=to say that he is going to run for President] tomorrow.
5
US
: to describe (a sports event) on radio or television : to be the announcer for (a sports event)
Do you know who's going to announce tonight's game?
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“Announce.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/announce. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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