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herald

[ˈhɛrəld]

herald Definition

  • 1an official messenger bringing news, especially one from a heraldic authority with official rank and status
  • 2a sign that something is going to happen soon
  • 3to announce or signal the arrival of something

Using herald: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "herald" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The herald announced the arrival of the king.

  • Example

    The first snow is often seen as a herald of winter.

  • Example

    The new year heralds a fresh start for many people.

  • Example

    The sound of the bell heralded the end of the match.

herald Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using herald

  • to be praised or celebrated as something

    Example

    The new product was heralded as a breakthrough in technology.

  • a sign or omen that something bad is going to happen

    Example

    The dark clouds were seen as a herald of doom for the farmers.

  • herald of things to come

    a sign that something is going to happen in the future

    Example

    The success of their first album was a herald of things to come for the band.

Phrases with herald

  • a passenger ferry that capsized moments after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on the night of 6 March 1987, killing 193 passengers and crew

    Example

    The disaster of the Herald of Free Enterprise led to significant changes in safety regulations for ferries.

  • angels who announced the birth of Jesus Christ to the shepherds in Bethlehem

    Example

    The herald angels sang 'Glory to the newborn King!'

  • a plant or animal that is seen as a sign that spring has arrived

    Example

    The crocus is often considered the herald of spring.

Origins of herald

from Old French 'heraut', meaning 'messenger'

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Summary: herald in Brief

The term 'herald' [ˈhɛrəld] refers to an official messenger bringing news, a sign that something is going to happen soon, or to announce or signal the arrival of something. It can be used as both a noun and a verb. Examples include 'The herald announced the arrival of the king,' and 'The new year heralds a fresh start for many people.' 'Herald' extends into phrases like 'herald of free enterprise,' and idioms like 'be heralded as,' denoting praise or celebration, and 'herald of doom,' implying a bad omen.

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