herald
noun
1. (formal) a person who announces important news
- the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet
Similar word(s): trumpeter
Definition categories: person, courier, messenger
2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
Similar word(s): forerunner, harbinger, precursor, predecessor
Definition categories: communication, indicant, indication
Sentences with herald as a noun:
- The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
- Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
- Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.
verb
1. foreshadow or presage
Similar word(s): announce, annunciate, foretell, harbinger
Definition categories: communication, tell
2. praise vociferously
Similar word(s): acclaim, hail
Definition categories: communication, applaud
3. greet enthusiastically or joyfully
Similar word(s): hail
Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize
Sentences with herald as a verb:
- Daffodils herald the Spring.