Basic Details
Word: Announced
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make something known to people, often officially.
Synonyms: Declared, reported, proclaimed
Antonyms: Concealed, hidden, withheld
Idioms and Phrases
- Announce to the world: To share news or information widely and openly. Example: "After months of preparation, she was ready to announce to the world her new book."
- Announce in style: To reveal something in a grand or impressive manner. Example: "He wanted to announce his engagement in style, so he planned a surprise party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The principal announced that there would be no school on Friday due to a holiday.
Example 2: The team announced their new player at a press conference to media and fans.
Example 3: During the assembly, the teacher announced the winners of the science fair.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "announce" comes from the Latin word "annuntiare," which means "to make known or report"? This shows how long people have been sharing news with each other!
Famous Quote
"The hardest thing to do is to announce the end of something, even when it is for the best." — Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "announced" mean?
a) To hide something
b) To make something known
c) To look for something
d) To change something
Answer: b) To make something known
2. Which of these is a synonym of "announced"?
a) Proclaimed
b) Concealed
c) Ignored
d) Disappeared
Answer: a) Proclaimed
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "announced"?
a) Revealed
b) Declared
c) Withheld
d) Reported
Answer: c) Withheld
4. Which sentence uses "announced" correctly?
a) She announced her new dress at the party.
b) He announced he had won a prize at school.
c) They announced a secret to everyone.
d) She announced that she wouldn’t speak.
Answer: b) He announced he had won a prize at school.
5. Which idiom means to share news widely?
a) Announce in style
b) Keep it under wraps
c) Announce to the world
d) Throw caution to the wind
Answer: c) Announce to the world
