How to say "Announce" in Japanese

When translating "announce" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 発表する and 言い渡す. In Japanese, 発表する (はっぴょうする (happyōsuru)) is typically associated with "to announce, to present, to make public" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Suru-verb. Used for making presentations. On the other hand, 言い渡す (いいわたす (iiwatasu)) maps to "to announce, to pronounce (a sentence), to order" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To officially announce or convey a decision, judgment, or order, typically from a position of authority. Commonly used for legal sentences, commands, or pronouncements. 裁判官が判決を伝える際や、上司が命令を下す際など、権威のある立場から決定や命令を伝える場合に使われます。. A literal translation of "announce" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!