announcement (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈnɑːns.mənt/

Definition

A public or formal statement that gives information about something that has happened or is going to happen.

Examples

• The company made an announcement about its new product line.

• We are waiting for the official announcement of the election results.

• Her engagement announcement surprised everyone.

How to Use announcement

announcement of (prepositional phrase)

To state what something is or will be. — "The announcement of the winner took place at noon."

announcement about (prepositional phrase)

To give information concerning a topic or event. — "We heard an announcement about the flight delay."

Synonyms of announcement

Words with a similar meaning to announcement:

• notice
• declaration
• proclamation
• communiqué

Antonyms of announcement

Words with the opposite meaning to announcement:

• silence
• secrecy

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