herald

noun
UK: /ˈher.əld/
US: /ˈher.əld/

  1. A person who carries messages or announces important news.

    1. The herald brought news from the king to our small town.
    2. The royal herald, adorned in gold, announced the birth of the prince to the jubilant crowd.

  2. Something that indicates that something else is going to happen soon.

    1. Robins are a herald of spring.
    2. The early morning fog can be a herald of a very warm day ahead for everyone.

Synonyms

announce forerunner proclaim precursor messenger
herald transitive-verb

  1. To be a sign that something is going to happen.

    1. These birds herald the coming of spring.
    2. The company's increased investment in research and development heralds a period of innovation.

  2. To praise or celebrate someone or something, often publicly.

    1. The newspaper heralds the team's victory.
    2. Critics have heralded her performance as the best of her career, praising her nuance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "herald" in English means: A person who carries messages or announces important news., Something that indicates that something else is going to happen soon..

The phonetic transcription of "herald" is /ˈher.əld/ in British English and /ˈher.əld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "herald": announce, forerunner, proclaim, precursor, messenger.

Example usage of "herald": "The herald brought news from the king to our small town.". More examples on the page.