declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known.
the referee declared the contest a draw
announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.
announced their engagement at a party
proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively.
the president proclaimed a national day of mourning
promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.
promulgated an edict of religious toleration
Example Sentences
The government announced a cut in taxes. They announced plans to move the company out of the state. The company president has announced her retirement. Their engagement was formally announced in the newspaper.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French annuncier, from Latin annuntiare, from ad- + nuntiare to report, from nuntius messenger