<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object), announced, announcing.</li><li>to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of: to announce a special sale.</li><li>to state the approach or presence of: to announce guests; to announce dinner.</li><li>to make known to the mind or senses.</li><li>to serve as an announcer of: The mayor announced the program.</li><li>to state; declare.</li><li>to state in advance; declare beforehand.</li><li>to write, or have printed, and send a formal declaration of an event, especially a social event, as a wedding.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>promulgate</li><li>report</li><li>declare</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object)</li><li>to be employed or serve as an announcer, especially of a radio or television broadcast: She announces for the local radio station.</li><li>to declare one's candidacy, as for a political office (usually followed by for): We are hoping that he will announce for governor.</li></ul>