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herald

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛrəl̩d]

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Learn how to use herald in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) a person who announces important news or events. A herald usually shares news with a group of people, like announcing the start of a festival or an important decision.

Example

The herald stood in the town square to announce the king's arrival.

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There was no herald to share the news of the festival's cancellation.

Example

Who acted as the herald for the royal announcement?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to announce or make known something important. When someone heralds an event, they are telling people about it, like saying that spring is coming or a new product is available.

Example

The scientist heralded a breakthrough in medical research.

Example

The sudden storm did not herald a good day for the picnic.

Example

What new discoveries are being heralded by the team?

Context: “change”

(verb) to show that something is going to happen in the future. If something heralds a change, it means that it is a sign that a change is coming, like the first flowers of spring heralding warmer weather.

Example

The bright leaves of fall herald the coming of winter.

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The quiet ending of summer did not herald any big changes.

Example

What signs herald the arrival of a new season?

How to pronounce herald

Pronunciation: [ˈhɛrəl̩d]

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