announced - Master This Word
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announced Word Meanings
- to make something known
- to declare officially
- to inform people about something
announced Example Sentences
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announced Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/əˈnaʊns/
US
/əˈnaʊns/
announced Word Etymology
Root decomposition: an- = to, nounce = announce. Historical origin: Latin 'annuntiare' → Old French 'anuncier' → English 'announce'. Memory image: Imagine a town crier standing tall, ringing a bell to tell everyone the latest news loud and clear.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
First I grip the microphone, set my feet, and move a step closer to the crowd. The room holds its breath as I clear my throat and speak. A ripple of effort runs through me; I adjust my voice until it sits steady. I announce the plan aloud, and people turn toward me, the chatter starting to flow.
Real Context
Announce means to make something known to others, often with some public visibility or authority. It can introduce news, decisions, events, or changes through a speech, a press release, a poster, or a message. The emphasis is on clear communication to a defined audience and on signaling that there is something to pay attention to. It is more formal than inform and not as broad as broadcast. Learners sometimes mix it with declare or inform, forgetting that announce implies a public notification about a specific item. Remember the old town crier image: a person who calls everyone to hear a news update. In everyday English, you announce a new policy, a date, or a plan.
Usage Reminders
- 1. Use announce for formal public statements to a defined audience. 2. Often followed by that or a noun phrase. 3. Don’t use announce for casual, rumor-like information. 4. Consider who the announcer is and what authority they convey. 5. Pair with a timing or method of dissemination (will announce next week, announce in a press release).
Common Misconceptions
- Confusing announce with inform: inform = share info; announce = public statement with authority
- Using announce for casual updates like rumors
- Leaving out the audience or the speaker's authority
- Mistaking announce for declare in every official context
- Wrong preposition with announce (announce to vs announce that)
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Seek official contexts where announce is used (policies, events).
- Notice that announce often takes that or a noun phrase.
- Avoid using announce for casual updates or rumors.
- Practice with public speaking or press releases to feel formal tone.
- Remember the public aspect by imagining a crowd hearing it.
- Use a clear time and channel when you announce.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'announced'?
A.To make a promise
B.To keep something a secret
C.To make something known publicly
D.To ignore a request
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'announced' correctly?
A.He announced he was sorry for breaking the window.
B.She announced her decision to stay home.
C.They announced they wanted ice cream.
D.The teacher announced his thoughts quietly.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'announced'?
A.Declared
B.Whispered
C.Ignored
D.Ignored
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'announced'?
A.Revealed
B.Concealed
C.Disclosed
D.Mentioned
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where something was made known publicly?
A.A chef revealed a new recipe to diners after dinner.
B.The government announced new policies in a press conference.
C.A child's birthday party was held secretly without anyone knowing.
D.The team members kept their strategies confidential during practice.
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