Meaning of the word herald in English
What does herald mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
herald
US /ˈher.əld/
UK /ˈher.əld/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another
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The robin is a herald of spring.
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The morning star is the herald of dawn.
2.
an official at a tournament of arms (such as a joust) with duties including the making of announcements and the marshaling of combatants
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The herald blew his trumpet to signal the start of the joust.
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The king's herald read the royal proclamation.
Verb
to be a sign that something is about to happen
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The early blossoms herald the arrival of spring.
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New policies often herald significant changes.