What does "announced" mean?

1. (to make known) to tell people about a decision or a plan in a formal way. 2. (to introduce) to say the name of someone who has just arrived or is about to speak. 3. (already declared) describing something that people have already been told about.

announced

v. · adj.

US //əˈnaʊnst// UK //ɐnˈaʊnst// an·nounced

1 to make known (v.)
B1 Intermediate

to tell people about a decision or a plan in a formal way.

to make a formal public declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention. Transitive — requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.

Example

The company announced that they would be hiring fifty new staff members next month.

Example

The government announced a sweeping set of reforms intended to address the housing crisis before the upcoming election cycle.
2 to introduce (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

to say the name of someone who has just arrived or is about to speak.

to signal the arrival or presence of someone, often in a formal social or broadcasting context.

Example

The host announced the next guest as she walked onto the stage.

Example

The butler announced the arrival of the guests with a booming voice that echoed through the marble foyer.
- introduce
- herald

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3 already declared (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describing something that people have already been told about.

having been made the subject of a public or formal declaration. Often used as an attributive adjective.

Example

The announced changes to the bus schedule will start on Monday.

Example

Despite the announced merger, many employees remained skeptical about the long-term stability of their positions within the new corporate structure.
- declared
- stated
- publicised
- secret
- unannounced

Origin

From announce + -ed.