herald

UK
/ˈhɛr.əld/
US
/ˈhɛr.əld/

Translations

heraldnoun
heralds
pl
UK
/ˈhɛr.əld/
US
/ˈhɛr.əld/
The herald announced the arrival of the king.
Вестник объявил о прибытии короля.
The garrison's herald delivered the message to the enemy.
Глашатай гарнизона доставил сообщение врагу.
Additional translations
heraldverb
heralded
Past Simple
heralded
Past Participle
heralding
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɛr.əld/
US
/ˈhɛr.əld/
Dark clouds herald a coming storm.
Тёмные облака предвещают приближающуюся бурю.
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Цветущие цветы возвещают приход весны.
Additional translations
heraldadjective
UK
/ˈhɛr.əld/
US
/ˈhɛr.əld/
Used attributively (e.g., 'herald trumpets') to denote something functioning as or related to a herald.

Definitions

heraldnoun
A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.
The blooming flowers were a herald of spring.
An official messenger bringing news.
The king's herald announced the arrival of the royal guests.
heraldverb
To announce or proclaim something, especially news or an event.
The arrival of the new CEO was heralded by a company-wide email.
To signal the approach of something or someone.
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
heraldadjective
Having the role, function, or character of a herald; proclaiming or announcing something forthcoming.
The herald trumpets announced the queen’s entrance.