Verbs for Announcements · Verbs: Verbal Action

to officially tell people something

"The president declared a state of emergency."

"The president declared a state of emergency after the earthquake caused widespread destruction across several states."

to clearly and formally express something in speech or writing

"Please state your full name."

"The witness stated clearly that he saw the defendant at the crime scene just before the incident occurred."

to publicly and officially state something

"The king proclaimed a national holiday."

"The king proclaimed a national holiday to celebrate the birth of his first son and heir to the throne."

to loudly and proudly state something

"The media trumpets the celebrity's wedding."

"The media trumpeted the celebrity's engagement as the biggest news story of the week."

to seriously and strongly state something

"He asseverates his innocence loudly."

"The witness asseverated that she had seen the defendant at the scene of the crime despite the defense lawyer's attempts to confuse her."

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

"Speak out against injustice peacefully."

"The activist decided to speak out against the government's unfair policies despite the risk of arrest."

to publicly support a particular idea, principle, course of action, etc.

"The bishop preconizes the new priest publicly."

"The committee preconized the young scientist as the most promising researcher in her field for the annual award."

to use specific words to express an idea, message, thought, etc. in a particular manner

"Word your apology carefully."

"You must word your complaint precisely to ensure that the company understands the exact nature of the problem."

to convey something by expressing it in a particular way

"Phrase the question politely."

"She tried to phrase her request in a way that would not seem demanding or presumptuous to her colleagues."

to say something again using different words or structure while keeping the original meaning

"Please rephrase that confusing statement."

"Can you please rephrase that question because I do not understand what you are asking me to explain."

to strongly and publicly state something as true

"He avouches the truth of her statement."

"The letter avouched the authenticity of the painting by providing documentation of its origin and history."

to confirm a legal decision or judgment

"The court affirmed the previous decision."

"The court affirmed the previous decision confirming that the lower court had made the correct ruling."

to state something again, often to emphasize its importance or to show a strong commitment

"The leader reaffirms commitment to peace."

"The president used his speech to reaffirm his commitment to protecting the environment and reducing carbon emissions."

to give special attention or importance to something

"Give special attention to this."

"The speaker will emphasize the key takeaways from the presentation for everyone to remember."

to stress something's importance or value

"Data underscores the problem."

"The consistent rise in temperatures underscores the critical need for immediate climate action."

to stress or single out something as important or noteworthy

"Accent the key points."

"The author chose to accent the protagonist's internal struggle with vivid descriptions of his troubled thoughts."

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

"The principal will announce the schedule."

"The company will announce its quarterly earnings results during a press conference scheduled for next Thursday morning."

to openly accept something as true or real

"The company acknowledged the customer's complaint."

"The company acknowledged the customer's complaint and offered a full refund for the defective product."

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

"Learn to express your feelings clearly."

"Art allows people to express their emotions and ideas without using words which can be very liberating."

to express thoughts freely and confidently

"Please speak up in class."

"If you have a question please speak up because the other students cannot hear you from the back of the room."

to express something in a specific way

"Put it simply."

"He struggled to put his complex feelings into simple, understandable words."

to share one's thoughts, concerns, complaints, etc. in a public manner

"Please air your concerns."

"The politician decided to air his grievances publicly in an attempt to gain public support."

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

"She voices her concerns at meetings."

"The employees finally voiced their concerns about the unsafe working conditions to the manager during the meeting."

to say that something is the case without providing proof for it

"He claims he is innocent."

"The politician made a bold claim about economic growth without providing any supporting evidence."

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

"She asserts her right to free speech."

"The lawyer asserted that her client was innocent and that the evidence presented by the prosecution was completely unreliable."

to publicly state that something is the case

"He avowed his love for her publicly."

"The young man avowed his love for her in front of all their friends and family at the wedding reception."

to openly declare a belief, opinion, or intention

"I profess my love."

"The politician publicly professed his unwavering commitment to environmental protection."

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something

"She did not deny the truth."

"The company continues to deny any responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its factories."

to draw special attention to something or to emphasize its importance

"Highlight the key points in yellow."

"The teacher used a yellow marker to highlight the most important passages in the textbook for the students."

to emphasize a particular point or aspect

"Stress this important fact."

"The manager will stress the need for improved customer service in the upcoming team meeting."

to emphasize the importance of something by making it seem more noticeable

"Underline the important words in the text."

"Please underline the key points in the text so we can review them more easily during the meeting."