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To announce something officially or formally

announce

verb

to make a public or official statement, especially about a plan, decision, or something that has happened

inform

verb

to officially tell someone something, or to give them information about something

declare

verb

to announce officially that something is true or happening

issue

verb

to announce something, or to give something to people officially

bring forward

to announce plans or ideas officially so that people can discuss them

proclaim

verb

to announce something officially

pronounce

verb

to formally state an official opinion or decision

notify

verb

to inform someone officially about something

address

verb

to officially tell a particular person or organization your complaints, questions, or comments

render

verb

to officially announce a judgment or decision

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