cing.

to make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of

to announce a special sale.

to state the approach or presence of

to announce guests; to announce dinner.

to make known to the mind or senses.

to serve as an announcer of

The mayor announced the program.

to state; declare.

to state in advance; declare beforehand.

to write, or have printed, and send a formal declaration of an event, esp. a social event, as a wedding.

to be employed or serve as an announcer, esp. of a radio or television broadcast

She announces for the local radio station.

to declare one's candidacy, as for a political office (usually fol. by for )

We are hoping that he will announce for governor.

verb

bottle up , conceal , keep secret , refrain , repress , suppress , withhold , be quiet , hide , hush up , reserve , secrete

verb

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