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How does the verb announce differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of announce are declare, proclaim, and promulgate. While all these words mean "to make known publicly," announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.

announced their engagement at a party

Where would declare be a reasonable alternative to announce?

In some situations, the words declare and announce are roughly equivalent. However, declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known.

the referee declared the contest a draw

When would proclaim be a good substitute for announce?

Although the words proclaim and announce have much in common, proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively.

the president proclaimed a national day of mourning

When is it sensible to use promulgate instead of announce?

The words promulgate and announce can be used in similar contexts, but promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.

promulgated an edict of religious toleration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of announce After several months of searching for a new head coach, Angel City FC announced the hiring of Alexander Straus, who will join the club on June 1, 2025, after concluding his tenure with FC Bayern München Women. Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 In February, however, Outside, Inc., announced its third round of layoffs in as many years. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 In an Instagram Reel on Thursday, April 17, the former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star announced the arrival of her fifth child. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni announced the new project today at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Tokyo. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for announce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announce
Verb
  • Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.
    Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM.
    Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.
    Danielle Mackey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
  • More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • What To Know An extensive 15-month investigation began in December 2023 when a local resident reported that Wicked Wonderland, was advertising human bones for sale on its Facebook page.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Shapiro, who is Jewish, earlier in the evening posted a picture of his family's Seder table and wished everyone a happy Passover.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Twilio is slated to post quarterly earnings in early May.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Announce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announce. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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