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UK [əˈnaʊns] / US verb [transitive]
Word forms "announce":
present tense I/you/we/they announce he/she/it announces present participle announcing past tense announced past participle announced
1) to make a public or official statement, especially about a plan, decision, or something that has happened

There was a press release announcing the Senator's resignation.

Exxon has announced a 26% increase in profits.

announce (that):

I am pleased to announce that the Board has agreed to create 500 new jobs in our sales division.

2)
a) to tell people something clearly or loudly

"Well, I must be off," she announced.

announce (that):

Bill suddenly announced he was taking the day off.

b) to say formally that someone has arrived or that something is about to happen

Dinner will be announced shortly.

3) to give information over a loudspeaker in a public place such as an airport

When your flight is announced, make your way to the departure lounge.

announce (that):

They've just announced that our train will be delayed.


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