announced
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to tell people about a decision or a plan in a formal way.
v.to make a formal public declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention. Transitive — requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.
Simple“The company announced that they would be hiring fifty new staff members next month.”
In context“The government announced a sweeping set of reforms intended to address the housing crisis before the upcoming election cycle.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to say the name of someone who has just arrived or is about to speak.
v.to signal the arrival or presence of someone, often in a formal social or broadcasting context.
Simple“The host announced the next guest as she walked onto the stage.”
In context“The butler announced the arrival of the guests with a booming voice that echoed through the marble foyer.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that people have already been told about.
adj.having been made the subject of a public or formal declaration. Often used as an attributive adjective.
Simple“The announced changes to the bus schedule will start on Monday.”
In context“Despite the announced merger, many employees remained skeptical about the long-term stability of their positions within the new corporate structure.”
Antonyms
Usage announced plans · announced last · announced a new
From announce + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.