herald

/hˈɛɹə‍ld/

/ˈhɛɹəɫd/

Herald

a person or thing that announces or signals an important or significant event, development, or message

synonyms : trumpeter

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

synonyms : forerunner

to herald

MAIN VERB

foreshadow or presage

synonyms : announce

praise vociferously

synonyms : acclaim

greet enthusiastically or joyfully

synonyms : hail

Examples

1. These gold rushes heralded the start of modern-day gold mining.

2. An innovation in power technology systems heralded a new era in satellite construction.

3. Clarinets herald the start.

4. A fish eagle’s cry heralds the morning.