announce

announce — verb

1. to formally share news, a plan, or a decision with the public, usually through a

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to formally share news, a plan, or a decision with the public, usually through a speech, statement, or media report so that everyone learns about it at the same time.

例句

The mayor announced a new bus route during her speech at City Hall.

announce + noun (a decision or plan)

Sony announced that the new headphones will go on sale in June.

announce + that-clause

同義詞
  • declare

    more formal; often for official statements like war or independence

  • reveal

    stresses that the information was previously hidden or secret

  • proclaim

    very formal or literary; suggests loud, important public statement

反義詞
  • conceal

    to actively hide information rather than share it

文法句型

announce + noun (decision, plan, results)

announce + that-clause

announce + wh-clause

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person, organization, or institution with the authority to share the news (a leader, company, government). The information shared is typically new, official, or planned in advance.

常見錯誤

❌He announced me the news.
✅He announced the news to me.
💡'announce' uses the pattern 'announce something to someone', not the double-object pattern.

2. to say something firmly and clearly so that everyone in the room can hear, often

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to say something firmly and clearly so that everyone in the room can hear, often to make sure people pay attention to what you have decided or feel strongly about.

例句

Lucas walked into the kitchen and announced that he was becoming a vegetarian.

announce + that-clause for a personal decision

'I'm not going to school today,' Hannah announced from the top of the stairs.

announce + direct speech (firm tone)

同義詞
  • declare

    very similar but slightly more formal and serious

  • proclaim

    stronger and more dramatic; often used for emotional statements

反義詞
  • whisper

    to say something very softly, the opposite of speaking loudly

文法句型

announce + that-clause

announce + direct speech

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is informal and personal, usually for a small audience, while sense 1 is for official news shared with the public. Often used with a strong manner verb earlier in the sentence (marched, stood up, walked in).

常見錯誤

❌He announced quietly that he was leaving.
✅He whispered that he was leaving.
💡'announce' in this sense suggests a loud or firm voice, so it does not pair well with quiet manner adverbs.