announce a death; obituary notice
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to announce a death; to report a bereavement
formalFormal usage indicating the act of informing relatives and friends about someone's death. Often involves specific ritualistic reporting in traditional contexts.
He passed away from illness yesterday, and his family is now announcing the death to relatives and friends.
According to old customs, special messengers must be sent to announce the death at each household.
noun
obituary (notice); death announcement
formalRefers to the formal written notice announcing someone's death, often published in newspapers or posted publicly, sometimes including funeral arrangement details.
Today's newspaper published the obituary of the old professor.
I received an obituary notice from my hometown, and my heart feels very heavy.
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This obituary is written concisely yet movingly.