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announce

/əˈnaʊn(t)s/ verb B1
  1. To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known. (transitive)
  2. To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence. (transitive)
  3. To act as announcer for (an event, usually sports). (US, transitive) · Our coach has retired, but occasionally he still announces the games.
  4. To act or work as an announcer. (US, intransitive) · Our coach has retired, but occasionally he still announces.

Plural announce · He/she/it announces · Past announced · Past participle announced · -ing form announcing

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Verb forms

Base form
announce
He/she/it
announces
Past
announced
Past participle
announced
-ing form
announcing

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“I think I’m going to like school here,” she announced.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 108 · C1
“When one is going to be married, there is nothing like implicit confidence; but never mind that, my boy,—go and announce your arrival, and let her know all your hopes and prospects.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 18 · C1
When each had fully stated his case the Ape announced this sentence: “I do not think you, Wolf, ever lost what you claim; and I do believe you, Fox, to have stolen what you so stoutly deny.”
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 80 · B2
“I have come for my courage,” announced the Lion, entering the room.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 115 · B2

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