announce
Definitions
To make something known publicly, especially for the first time
（尤指首次）公开宣布，宣告
To say or read out information so people can hear it (e.g. over a loudspeaker)
（通过广播等）通报，播报
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedan- (a form of ad-, 'to') + nounce (from nūntiāre, 'to report'). To announce is to carry news *to* people — to make it publicly known. Think of the original messenger delivering word to the town square.
Root nounc still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.announce plans宣布计划
- 2.announce results公布结果
- 3.announce a decision宣布决定
- 4.publicly announce公开宣布
- 5.officially announce正式宣布
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company plans to announce its quarterly results on Friday.
- 2.
They announced their engagement at the family dinner.
- 3.
A voice announced that the train would be delayed.
Easily Confused
announce vs declare — Both make something known, but announce gives news that the audience didn't have yet (announce a winner, announce a launch). declare is a formal, often legal or emotional statement of position (declare war, declare independence, declare your love). You announce facts; you declare stances.