B1verbmedia
US/əˈnaʊns/
UK/əˈnaʊns/
to tell people something officially or publicly, often new information or a decision
In context
The school announced that classes would be online during the storm.
The couple announced their engagement on Facebook last night.
The winners will be announced at the end of the concert.
Words that go with announce
adverb + verb
- officially announcedThe new airport was officially announced in March.
- publicly announceThe singer publicly announced that he was taking a break.
verb + noun
- announce plansThe city has announced plans to build two new metro lines.
- announce a decisionThe judges will announce their decision tomorrow morning.
- announce the winnerThey will announce the winner live on television.
verb + preposition
- announce toShe announced to the whole family that she was moving abroad.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The manager announced us about the new rules.Correct: The manager announced the new rules to us.