verkünden
Translation
to announce, to proclaim, to declare
Examples
Der König wird eine Entscheidung verkünden.
The king will announce a decision.
Sie verkündete stolz die frohe Botschaft.
She proudly announced the good news.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to announce sth. to sb. The speaker announced the results to the press.
((sth.)) to announce sth. The government announced new laws.
Similar Words
ankündigen (to announce), bekannt geben (to make known), mitteilen (to inform)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion) + 'künden' (to make known). Literally 'to make fully known'.
Memory Tips
Think of a formal, public announcement, like a king proclaiming a new law. It has a more official tone than 'ankündigen'.