ANNUNCIATE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

annunciate

verb

ə-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt

Definition of annunciate

as in to announce

to make known openly or publicly a politician is wise to annunciate past minor transgressions before the media make something major of them

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Recent Examples of annunciate Visiting a place again and again, year after year, annunciates the slow progress of human growth. — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2017

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Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of announce

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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of publish

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In 2012, when Mark Walter and his partners bought the Dodgers, team president Stan Kasten declared mediocrity would no longer be acceptable.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of declare

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An expired job ad for an experienced English interpreter at the UN advertised a salary range between $131,084 and $171,644.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 2 July 2026
The report alleges that Freedom 250 was advertised as an addition to America250 rather than as its replacement, creating confusion.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 July 2026

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