Annunciate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt/ an·nun·ci·ate

Meaning & Definition of Annunciate

Annunciate (verb)

  1. announce

Annunciate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make known openly or publicly

    "a politician is wise to annunciate past minor transgressions before the media make something major of them"

    similar: advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with
    related: bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette (chiefly British), knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe (chiefly Scottish), manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform, notify, communicate, impart, intimate
    near: conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Annunciate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Annunciate:

advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with

Related Words for Annunciate

bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette, knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe, manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform

Near Antonyms of Annunciate

conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Word Forms of Annunciate

Inflections: annunciated, annunciating

Origin & Etymology of Annunciate

First known use: 1533

Frequently Asked Questions about Annunciate

What does "Annunciate" mean?

"Annunciate" means announce. As a verb, it is defined as: announce.

What is another word for "Annunciate"?

Other words for "Annunciate" include advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare and enunciate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Annunciate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Annunciate"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Annunciate". Common alternatives include advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash and give out.

How do you use "Annunciate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Annunciate" in a sentence: "a politician is wise to annunciate past minor transgressions before the media make something major of them".

Is "Annunciate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Annunciate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Annunciate"?

"Annunciate" is pronounced /ə-ˈnən(t)-sē-ˌāt/ and divided into syllables as an·nun·ci·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Annunciate"?

First known use: 1533.

What is another word for "Annunciate" meaning "to make known openly or publicly"?

When "Annunciate" (verb) means to make known openly or publicly, synonyms include advertise, announce, blare, blaze, blazon and broadcast.