Verb
To give public notice, or first notice of; to make known; to publish; to proclaim.
To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.
Source: Webster's dictionaryTime has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunderstorm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols. Thomas Mann
I think Superman should go on the Larry King show and announce that he would come back to life if people in all 50 states wanted him to. Dave Barry
Let any pretty girl announce a divorce in Hollywood and the wolves come running. Fresh meat for the beast, and they are always hungry. Hedy Lamarr
There are not many who would announce their faults with a gong. Indonesian Proverb
The night might be long, but whether you want it or not, the day will announce itself. Rwandan Proverb
Money does not announce how it is earned but whereas properly earned money appreciates, improperly earned money depreciates. Nigerian Proverb