Definition

1. Verb:
   • To announce or proclaim formally or publicly: "annunciate" means to declare something officially, often in a formal or ceremonial manner.
   • To foreshadow or presage: In a more literary or formal context, "annunciate" can mean to serve as a sign or warning of a future event.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The town crier will annunciate the new decree in the square. (The town crier will formally announce the new decree in the square.)
  • The dark clouds annunciate a coming storm. (The dark clouds foreshadow a coming storm.)

Advanced Usage

• "to annunciate a principle": to formally declare a fundamental truth or law.

  • The philosopher sought to annunciate a new principle of ethics. (The philosopher sought to formally declare a new principle of ethics.)

• "to annunciate a change": to officially proclaim a shift or alteration.

  • The CEO will annunciate the company's new strategic direction next week. (The CEO will officially proclaim the company's new strategic direction next week.)

Variants and Related Words

• Annunciation (n): The formal act of announcing; a proclamation. Often capitalized ("the Annunciation") to refer to the Christian announcement of the Incarnation to Mary.

  • The annunciation of the policy change was met with surprise. (The proclamation of the policy change was met with surprise.)

• Annunciator (n): A person or device that announces or signals something.

  • The annunciator panel in the cockpit displays system warnings. (The signaling panel in the cockpit displays system warnings.)

Synonyms

• Proclaim: To announce officially and publicly.
• Declare: To state formally or explicitly.
• Herald: To be a sign that something is about to happen; to announce.

Related Phrases

• "to annunciate the good news": to formally proclaim positive information.
  • It is the mayor's duty to annunciate the good news of the city's recovery. (It is the mayor's duty to formally proclaim the good news of the city's recovery.)

Related Idioms

• "To annunciate with fanfare": To announce something with a great show of celebration or publicity.
  • The product launch was annunciated with fanfare and a major press event. (The product launch was announced with a great show of celebration and a major press event.)

Verb

1. foreshadow or presage