# announce

/əˈnaʊns/ (US) · /ɐnˈaʊns/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/announce
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. to make known publicly

verb · CEFR B1

to tell people something officially or publicly.

For teachers: to make a formal public declaration or to give notice of something for the first time.

- The company will announce the name of its new CEO tomorrow morning.
- The government is expected to announce a significant increase in the education budget during the upcoming legislative session.

Usage: Often followed by a 'that' clause or the preposition 'to'.

### 2. to provide commentary

verb · CEFR B2 · American English

to describe what is happening during a sports game or event for an audience.

For teachers: to serve as an announcer or commentator for a broadcasted event, typically in sports.

- He has been announcing baseball games for over twenty years.
- The veteran broadcaster was hired to announce the championship final, bringing his decades of expertise to the live television coverage.

Teaching tip: In British English, 'commentate' is much more common for this specific activity.

## Examples

- The company will announce the new manager tomorrow morning.
- The airline staff used the loudspeaker to announce that the flight was delayed by two hours.
- While the government is expected to announce a series of tax reforms, the specific details remain confidential until the official press conference scheduled for next Tuesday.

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