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Britannica Dictionary definition of ANNOUNCE
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[+ object]
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to make (something) known in a public or formal way
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to officially tell people about (something)
— often + that
— sometimes used figuratively
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The government announced a cut in taxes.
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They announced plans to move the company out of the state.
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The company president has announced her retirement.
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Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.
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The government announced that there would be a cut in taxes.
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A voice on the loudspeaker announced that the store was closing in 10 minutes.
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The sound of the door slamming announced his departure. [=I knew he had left when I heard the door slam]
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[+ object]
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to say (something) in a loud and definite way
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When everyone was sitting down, she abruptly announced [=declared] (to us) her intention to quit school.
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He suddenly stood up and announced, “I'm leaving.” = He suddenly stood up and announced that he was leaving.
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[+ object]
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to say in a formal or official way that something or someone has arrived or is present or ready
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She announced dinner [=said that dinner was ready] promptly at six o'clock.
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Don't enter the president's office until you've been announced. [=until the president has been told that you are there]
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A man in a tuxedo announced each guest [=loudly told everyone the guests' names] as they arrived.
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We only had to wait a few minutes before our flight was announced [=called] over the loudspeaker.
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[no object]
US
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to say that you are a candidate for a political office
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He is expected to announce for President [=to say that he is going to run for President] tomorrow.
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[+ object]
US
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to describe (a sports event) on radio or television
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to be the announcer for (a sports event)
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Do you know who's going to announce tonight's game?
