Meaning & use
trumpeted
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“trumpeted” is a form of “trumpet”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbtransitivefigurative
Announced something loudly or proudly, so that everyone would notice.
Grammar: Takes an object: trumpeted the results.
Patterns
- trumpet something
- trumpet that something
- trumpet something to someone
The company trumpeted its record profits in a press release.
The mayor trumpeted the new park as a great success.
Posters trumpeted the arrival of the circus.
verbintransitive
Made a loud, sharp sound like a trumpet, as an elephant does.
Grammar: No object: the elephant trumpeted.
The elephant trumpeted at the sight of water.
A swan trumpeted from across the lake.
The herd trumpeted and moved toward the river.
verbtransitive or intransitivemusic
Played the instrument called a trumpet, or made a sound similar to it.
Grammar: Can take a melody as an object: trumpeted a tune.
Patterns
- trumpet a tune
He trumpeted a fanfare from the balcony.
The band trumpeted a lively march.
She trumpeted all afternoon to practice.
Word forms
| third person singular | trumpets |
|---|---|
| past tense | trumpeted |
| past participle | trumpeted |
| -ing form | trumpeting |
Common combinations
- trumpeted the news
- The paper trumpeted the news on its front page.
- trumpeted its success
- The firm trumpeted its success.
- loudly trumpeted
- The deal was loudly trumpeted by the government.
- widely trumpeted
- The widely trumpeted plan never started.
- trumpeted as
- The film was trumpeted as a masterpiece.
Synonyms and how they differ
- announced
- Announced is neutral, while trumpeted suggests proud and noisy publicity.
- proclaimed
- Proclaimed is more formal and solemn, whereas trumpeted can imply boasting.
- boasted
- Boasted is openly bragging about oneself, while trumpeted is about making something widely known.
- broadcast
- Broadcast means spread widely, often by media, without the idea of pride.
Opposites
Word family
- trumpet noun
- a brass instrument or an elephant's call
- trumpeter noun
- a person who plays the trumpet
- trumpeting noun
- the sound of a trumpet or elephant
- ear trumpet noun
- an old hearing device shaped like a trumpet
Commonly confused: trumpeted or trampled?
trumpeted vs trampled
Trampled means stepped on heavily and has nothing to do with announcing.
Practice
The airline ___ its new route in a series of television ads.
Choose one answer.
Trumpeted means announced loudly and proudly. Hid and regretted do not fit, and trampled is a similar-looking word that means stepped on.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “trumpeted”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.