third-person singular verb
He, she, or it tells people something officially or publicly, especially news, a decision, or a result.
The principal announces important information at every assembly.
The company announces its new plans today.
American English
How to pronounce announces
verbB1Common word
uhNOWNsihz
/əˈnaʊn.sɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of announce
He, she, or it tells people something officially or publicly, especially news, a decision, or a result.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
He, she, or it introduces a person, program, or part of an event to an audience by saying the name or what will happen next.
The host announces the next speaker.
The radio host announces the final song.
Related words & forms
Before -ing, drop the final e: announcing, not announceing.