enounce \ēˈnau̇n(t)s, iˈ-\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: French énoncer, from Latin enunciare, enuntiare to report, declare, express — more at enunciate 1.: to set forth or state as a proposition or argument < the principles of criticism first enounced by Aristotle — Malcolm Cowley > : state formally or publicly < the angel enounced the coming of Christ > 2.: enunciate 2