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to annunciate

to annunciate

1 8.0
To say something clearly and formally so others know
  • verb
  • /əˈnʌnʃiˌeɪt/
  • Formal
translation icon : anunciar
  • The teacher reminded her students to annunciate their words properly during the presentation.

Examples

  • The proper inquiry is whether the person (or persons) who caused or directed the constitutional violation had the final authority to annunciate governing rules of general applicability.

    Academic text (2016)
  • You have to learn to annunciate, or else no one will listen.

  • Maybe it's because I annunciate I'll get you and I'm way or another.

  • "They are humans," Mihalka said, then lifted his index finger, annunciating an important statement.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • A few were sung, and others were annunciated in the form of short stories, one of which told how the lion, hornbill, and crocodile had become kings of their realms.

    Academic text (1990)
  • During the speech, she made sure to annunciate clearly so everyone could understand her message.

  • At the meeting, he annunciated the new policy changes in a formal manner for all attendees.

Synonyms

to announce
vsto annunciate
1.5

To tell people officially about something, often in public

is like this but emphasises clear formal expression
to declare
vsto annunciate
  • Formal
950 3.7

To officially tell other people or officials about something

is used similarly but highlights formal public intention
to indicate
vsto annunciate
318 2.7

Say something clearly in a few words

is stronger and more formal, used for public declarations
to proclaim
vsto annunciate
  • Formal
229 5.3

To officially announce something to the public

is similar but focuses more on clear formal delivery
to utter
vsto annunciate
107 2.9

To say something aloud

is formal and clear public expression, not mere speech
to articulate
vsto annunciate
45 4.4

To pronounce words clearly so others understand

is more formal and public, not only clear speech
to read out
vsto annunciate
34 2.5

To say words from a written text so others can hear

is more about formal public announcement than reading aloud
to enunciate
vsto annunciate
8 5.8

To state an idea clearly so people understand

is more about formal public declaration than clear expression
to asseverate
vsto annunciate
  • Formal
9.9

To say something firmly and seriously

is similar but focuses on formal clarity rather than force
to enounce
vsto annunciate
9.9

To pronounce words or syllables clearly

is about formal public declaration rather than pronunciation

Antonyms

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

176 4.8

To stop public protest by force or by people in power

How Public

to herald
37 5.5
to annunciate
  • Formal
1 8.0
to announce
1.5
to mention
1.0
to say
1.0

Surface Forms

annunciate infinitive
annunciating present participle
annunciates third person singular
announced past
announced past participle

Morphology

annunciate = announce (semi-transparent) = annunci + ate

Formally the verb is built with the Latinate verb-forming suffix '-ate' from the combining form 'annunci-', so the meaning 'to announce' is recoverable but the Latinate form and register make it slightly less transparent for average learners.

Etymology

The word annunciate comes from the Latin annuntiare, which means 'to report' or 'to give news', and it shares the same root as the common word announce. So, to annunciate something is to state it clearly and formally, like making an official announcement.