herald
/ˈhɛrəld/
verb
- To announce or signal the approach of something; to be a sign that something is about to happen.
- The ringing of the bell heralds the start of the school day.
- New technologies often herald major shifts in society.
- The dark clouds herald a coming storm.
- To praise or publicize something widely.
- The film was heralded as a masterpiece by critics.
- Scientists heralded the discovery as a breakthrough in medicine.
- The new policy was heralded by supporters as a step forward.
noun
- A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something.
- The first robin is a herald of spring.
- The treaty was a herald of peace between the two nations.
- The company's new CEO was seen as a herald of change.
- An official messenger in medieval times who announced important news or carried messages between rulers.
- The king sent a herald to announce the royal decree.
- The herald rode into town bearing news of the victory.
- In the tournament, a herald proclaimed the names of the knights.
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