announce

One entry found for announce.

Main Entry: an·nounce
Pronunciation: &-'naun(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
transitive verb
1 : 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 : FORETELL
3 : to serve as an announcer of <announce a football game>
intransitive verb
1 : to serve as an announcer
2 a : to declare one's candidacy <announce for president> b : to declare oneself politically <announce against a nominee>
synonym see DECLARE