ANNOUNCE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

announce

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ə-ˈnau̇n(t)s

Definition of announce

as in to proclaim

to make known openly or publicly the excited coworker announced to everyone within hearing distance that she and her husband were expecting

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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

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Recent Examples of announce According to union reps, the publisher announced plans to sell the business while staff were in the midst of a union vote. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Her death on Saturday was announced late this week after her next of kin were notified, police say. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Make the review a habit Insurance gaps rarely announce themselves. — Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Murakami’s publisher, Gentosha, announced his death today in a lengthy statement on their website. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for announce

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But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Just this week, luminaries like Neil Young and Hideo Kojima came out of the woodwork to proclaim the film a misunderstood masterpiece.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of proclaim

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In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of publish

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But the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with ruling-party loyalists, declared Maduro the winner.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
But the National Electoral Council, which is stacked with ruling party loyalists, declared Maduro the winner.

— Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of declare

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The subsequent furor is about hiding it from the public and about a brazen plea to keep the Democratic Party and three of its candidates from advertising those facts.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
The person advertising the dumpster collects money through a payment app and appears to be the provider.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertise

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On the other side, if OpenAI posts its own collateral, or achieves a high enough credit rating, Nvidia's guarantee ends.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Two fraudulent videos targeting the Senate candidate were posted on Tuesday on X by an account created last month that had few followers.

— Shannon Bond, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

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