falsely-announced
|false-ly-an-nounced|
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/ˈfɔːlsli əˈnaʊnst/
(announce)
public declaration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'announce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'annuntiare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'nuntiare' meant 'report.'
Historical Evolution
'annuntiare' transformed into the Old French word 'anoncer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'announce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to report or declare,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described as having been declared or proclaimed in a manner that is not true or genuine.
The event was falsely-announced as a charity fundraiser.
Synonyms
Antonyms
truthfully-announced
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 01:41