Synonyms for

Announces

Verb / ʌˈnaʊnsɪz / Another word for announces — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a public or official statement, especially about a news item or a future event.

Synonyms & similar words

announce annunciate denote foretell herald harbinger declare declare proclaim broadcast publicize promulgate herald report state reveal disclose circulate spread disseminate communicate advertise post issue notify

Synonyms by register

Formal

proclaims declares promulgates promulgates

Informal

tells lets on spills the beans makes known

Literary

heralds intones promulgates

Antonyms

conceals hides suppresses withholds keeps secret keeps quiet

Common collocations

  • announces the winner
  • announces the results
  • announces a decision
  • announces a plan
  • announces a birth
  • announces a departure
  • announces a new product

Word family

noun announcement
verb announce
adjective announcing
adverb announcingly

Usage note

Announces is typically used for making something known publicly or officially. It can sometimes sound a bit formal for very casual situations.

Example sentences

  1. She announces the arrival of her guests.
  2. The news anchor announces the breaking news.
  3. The government announces a new program to support small businesses.
  4. The teacher announces the homework assignment for the night.
  5. The coach announces the starting lineup for the game.

Quotes

  • "The president will now announce the winner of the election." - News Anchor
  • "I am pleased to announce the opening of our new store location." - CEO
  • "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our guest speaker." - Emcee

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