herald
//ˈhɛrəld//
Noun
heraldSingular
heraldsPlural
1
An official messenger who carries news or makes proclamations, especially in medieval times.
The herald announced the king's arrival at the castle gates.
2
A person or thing that signals or announces the approach of something.
The robin is often seen as a herald of spring.
Verb
heraldInfinitive
heraldPresent tense
heraldedPast tense
heraldedPast participle
heraldingPresent participle
heraldsThird-person singular
1
To announce or signal the approach or beginning of something.
The blooming cherry blossoms herald the arrival of spring.
2
To proclaim or publicize something widely.
The company heralded its new product through a nationwide advertising campaign.