C2 adverb Neutro

announcement

/əˈnaʊns.mənt/

A formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention, typically made to provide information to a specific audience or the general public. It often serves as an official notification regarding changes, events, or significant news.

Exemplos

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The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

2

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

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I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
announcement
Verb
announce
Adjetivo
announced
Relacionado
announcer
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Announcer' at a stadium; they make a public 'announcement' to let everyone know the score.

Quiz rápido

The board of directors made a surprise ___ regarding the resignation of the current managing director.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: announcement

Exemplos

1

The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

everyday

The school principal made an announcement over the PA system regarding the upcoming winter break.

2

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

formal

His Excellency delivered a formal announcement to the United Nations concerning the new diplomatic treaty.

3

I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

informal

I've got a little announcement: we finally decided to get a puppy!

4

The paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.

academic

The paper concludes with the announcement of a groundbreaking methodology for carbon sequestration.

5

The CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.

business

The CEO's announcement regarding the quarterly dividends sent the company's share price soaring.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
announcement
Verb
announce
Adjetivo
announced
Relacionado
announcer

Colocações comuns

official announcement official announcement
make an announcement make an announcement
public service announcement public service announcement
sudden announcement sudden announcement
brief announcement brief announcement

Frases Comuns

birth announcement

birth announcement

engagement announcement

engagement announcement

wait for an announcement

wait for an announcement

Frequentemente confundido com

announcement vs advertisement

An announcement shares information or news, whereas an advertisement specifically tries to sell a product or service.

announcement vs statement

A statement is a general expression of views or facts; an announcement is specifically the act of making news public.

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Notas de uso

Use 'announcement' when something is being declared to a group for the first time. It is typically followed by 'of' plus a noun or 'that' plus a clause.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use the verb 'announce' without an object, but as a noun, they sometimes confuse it with 'notice' which implies a warning or physical sign.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Announcer' at a stadium; they make a public 'announcement' to let everyone know the score.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French 'anoncier', originating from the Latin 'annuntiare', meaning 'to bring news to'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: announcements) Commonly used with the verb 'make' Often followed by 'that' clauses (e.g., an announcement that the flight was delayed)
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, formal printed announcements are traditional for life events like weddings, graduations, and deaths.

Quiz rápido

The board of directors made a surprise ___ regarding the resignation of the current managing director.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: announcement

Palavras relacionadas

ready

A2

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

simple

A2

Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.

physical

A2

Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.

general

A2

Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.

environmental

A2

Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.

medical

A2

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

traditional

A2

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

private

A2

Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.

difficult

A2

Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.

religious

A2

Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.

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