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Antonyms for announcement

Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-nouns-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈnaʊns mənt

Definition of announcement

Origin :
  • 1798, from French announcement, from Old French anoncier (see announce). Or else formed in English from announce + -ment. Earlier in same sense was announcing.
  • noun proclamation, declaration
Example sentences :
  • This announcement by the Foreign Secretary was warmly applauded by the House.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The announcement brought with it a long and thoughtful pause.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • It was over the after-dinner coffee that K. made his announcement.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • He had put her aside without a qualm; and now he met her announcement with approval.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The announcement of Sidney's engagement was not to be made for a year.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • He had been sleeping badly since Sidney's announcement of her engagement.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • This announcement produced no little sensation throughout the world.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • Ned got up on a box to make an announcement, and to tell the conditions of the race.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • The announcement was so startling that the three chums could only look at one another.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • Mr. Dunbar winced, as if the announcement of the girl's refusal had stung him to the quick.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Synonyms for announcement

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