herald

/'herəld/

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Explanation of the Word "Herald"

Definition: The word "herald" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:

• Noun Usage:

  • Use "herald" when talking about someone who brings important news or when something indicates an upcoming event.
  • Example: "The arrival of spring is often heralded by the blooming of flowers."

• Verb Usage:

  • Use "herald" when you want to express that you are announcing something exciting or when you talk about something that predicts future events.
  • Example: "The scientists heralded the discovery as a major breakthrough in medicine."

Examples:

• Noun: "The king's herald rode through the town, announcing the royal decree."
• Verb: "The new movie was heralded as a masterpiece by the critics."

Advanced Usage:

• In a literary context, "herald" can be used to describe a character or event that signals a significant change or turning point in a story.
  • Example: "The dark clouds on the horizon heralded a storm that would change everything."

Word Variants:

• Heraldic (adjective): Related to heralds or the system of heraldry (the study of coats of arms and heraldic symbols).
• Heraldry (noun): The practice of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms and heraldic symbols.

Different Meanings:

• As a noun: Besides indicating a messenger, "herald" can also refer to the action of something that announces or foreshadows.
• As a verb: It can imply strong praise or acclaim, as well as the act of signifying something.

Synonyms:

• For noun:

  • Messenger
  • Announcer
  • Forerunner

• For verb:

  • Announce
  • Proclaim
  • Signal

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "herald," you can use it in expressions that convey excitement or anticipation, such as: - "Herald the start of something new" (to announce the beginning of a new phase).

Summary:

"Herald" is a versatile word that can describe someone who brings news or signals an event, and it can also express enthusiastic announcements or predictions about the future.

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Noun

1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. (formal) a person who announces important news
   • the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet

Verb

1. greet enthusiastically or joyfully
2. praise vociferously
   • The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
3. foreshadow or presage

Synonyms

• harbinger
• forerunner
• predecessor
• precursor
• trumpeter
• hail
• acclaim
• announce
• annunciate
• foretell