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verb ADV. formally, officially, publicly | proudly The company proudly announced the launch of its new range of cars. VERB + ANNOUNCE be expected to, expect to We expect to announce details of the scheme later this week. | be delighted to, be pleased to, be proud to Mr and Mrs James are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Henrietta. | regret to We regret to announce the death of our chairman, Alfred Sidebottom.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary