announce

/əˈnaʊns/verb
Middle School
1

To give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.

2

To pronounce; to declare by judicial sentence.

3

To act as announcer for (an event, usually sports).

4

To act or work as an announcer.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing