1 (often foll. by that) make publicly known.
2 make known the arrival or imminence of (a guest, dinner, etc.).
3 make known (without words) to the senses or the mind; be a sign of.
Derivatives:
announcement n.
Etymology: ME f. OF annoncer f. L annuntiare (as AD-, nuntius messenger)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.