announcement

/ə'naunsmənt/

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Word: Announcement

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An announcement is a public statement that shares important information about something that has happened or is going to happen. It can be made by individuals, organizations, or governments.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "announcement" when you want to refer to any formal statement or declaration that is meant to inform people.
• It can be used in various contexts, such as news, events, or important changes.

Examples:

1. Simple Example: "The school made an announcement about the new principal."
2. Advanced Example: "The government issued an announcement regarding the new policy on climate change."

Word Variants:

• Announce (verb): To make an announcement. For example, "She will announce the winner of the contest tomorrow."
• Announcement (noun): The act of announcing, or the news that is shared.
• Announcer (noun): A person who makes announcements, often in a public setting like a sports event or a news broadcast.

Different Meanings:

• An announcement can also refer to a formal declaration or proclamation, such as a historical announcement like the "Declaration of Independence."

Synonyms:

• Statement
• Declaration
• Notice
• Communiqué (a formal announcement, usually from an organization)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Make an announcement: To formally share information. Example: "The company will make an announcement about its new product next week."
• Put out an announcement: To distribute or release an announcement to the public. Example: "They put out an announcement about the concert on social media."

Summary:

In summary, an "announcement" is an important way to share news with people, whether it’s about events, changes, or significant information.

Academic

Noun

1. a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen
   • the announcement appeared in the local newspaper
   • the promulgation was written in English
2. a formal public statement
   • the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war
   • a declaration of independence

Synonyms

• promulgation
• proclamation
• annunciation
• declaration