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In some senses, announce is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
verb
To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.
Her [Queen Elizabeth’s] arrival was announced through the country by a peal of cannon from the ramparts.
Soon after the arrival of Mrs. Campbell, dinner was announced by Abboye. He came into the drawing room resplendent in his gold-and-white turban. […] His cummerbund matched the turban in gold lines.
To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.
Publish laws, announce / Or life or death.
To act as announcer for (an event, usually sports).
Our coach has retired, but occasionally he still announces the games.
To act or work as an announcer.
Our coach has retired, but occasionally he still announces.