announce good news; report glad tidings
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to announce good news; to report a happy event
formalUsed for formally informing others of joyous occasions like births, weddings, promotions, exam successes, or major achievements. Often associated with traditional customs.
He got into a top university, and the whole family is busy announcing the good news to relatives and friends.
The company's performance doubled, and the general manager immediately reported the glad tidings to the board of directors.
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In ancient times, after passing the imperial examination, one would send someone back to their hometown to announce the good news.
After the child was born, he immediately called his parents to report the happy event.
The new product sold extremely well, and the sales department announced the good news to the entire company.