To give publicnotice, or first notice of; to make known; to publish; to proclaim. (verb)
Examples of word announce
As the title announce, this one is all about The Underground.
July 3rd, 2009 8: 08 pm ET when I heard Palin announce this, I wondered how the Democrats were going to spin it, and now we know.
In addition, to when you announce, is the symbolism of where you announce.
Jon and Kate Gosselin announce their separation (Jon & Kate Plus 8, Season 5) The duo called it quits after 10 years of marriage, eight kids and countless tabloid rumors.
As it would be for a parson to step up to the pulpit one Sunday, look hard at his congregation, and with a roguish grin announce, "It's all a load of hooey!"
Palin announce that she is a candidate for President.