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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 However, after some backlash, the airline backpedaled, announcing the forthcoming access policies a month later. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025 There were interlopers in the ensuing years, but none had more than supporting roles, until Chrysler announced a radical concept in 1989 at the North American International Auto Show. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025 Additional performers will be announced in the coming days. Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, the equivalent of three full-time fire department positions — likely non-firefighter staff members — are slated to be among 91 or so layoffs expected to soon be announced. Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for announce 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for announce
Verb
  • Is that crippling ordinance in the best interests of the residents? Burr Ridge was the first municipality to be sent migrants from Chicago after Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Illinois a sanctuary state that included migrant welcoming — but with no plan to deal with them.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • With the war over, President Harry Truman proclaimed that an underwater area of some 750,000 square miles—about 4.5 Californias—now belonged to America.
    Jack Truesdale, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
    Tara Suter, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Editor’s note: The Tribune has agreed to publish only the first names in this piece for the security of these individuals.
    Chris Shue, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Donald Trump wants to declare Mexican cartels terrorist organizations as a way to exert maximum pressure on the country to stop dangerous drug trafficking.
    Anna Lagos, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Trump has issued executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, declaring a national emergency at the southwest border, and instructing border agents to summarily deport asylum-seeking migrants without granting them a hearing.
    Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Last fall, when the remnants of a hurricane devastated part of North Carolina, nonprofits including Samaritan’s Purse, Americares and Convoy of Hope all advertised on Google search, trying to collect donations to help those affected by the storms.
    Nico Grant, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The first issue has just three advertisers, none of whom had previously advertised in print: Patou, Diptyque and Frédéric Malle. Leguay thinks luxury brands must pivot from their elevation strategy and pay closer attention to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
    Joelle Diderich, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, the Hawks have gone 29-0-3 in league while posting 26 shutouts and are soaring toward their fourth straight league title.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Why did the singer, fiercely private, go so public in his support of Donald Trump during his final years, posting furious MAGA missives that horrified many longtime friends and fans?
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2025

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“Announce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/announce. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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