To announce or proclaim something publicly; to pronounce or articulate clearly.
From Latin 'annuntiare' (to announce, report), from 'ad-' (to) + 'nuntiare' (to report), ultimately from 'nuntius' (messenger). Used since medieval times, especially in religious contexts.
The Annunciation—when Gabriel announced Jesus's coming—is where this word's heart lies, which is why it carries such weight in religious language and why it sounds more formal than plain 'announce.'
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