Herald
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛɹ.əld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Herald is a noun meaning A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Meaning
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
More Meanings
- A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
- (heraldry) An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms
- (entomology) A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
- (advertising) A handbill consisting of an advertisement.
- (transitive, often figurative) To proclaim or announce an event.
- (transitive, usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.
- Alternative form of hareld (“long-tailed duck”).
Example Sentences
Daffodils herald the Spring.
Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
The film was heralded by critics.
Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.
Word Forms
- heralds
- heralding
- heralded
Synonyms for herald
Depending on context, synonyms include bode, pursuivant, disclose, announce, forerun, blare.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include announce, annunciate, acclaim, precursor, harbinger, foretell.
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