herald
Translation
to herald, to announce, to signal
Examples
The bright sunshine heralded the start of summer.
The bright sunshine heralded the start of summer.
This discovery could herald a new era in medicine.
This discovery could herald a new era in medicine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be a sign that (sth.) is about to happen The bright sunshine heralded the start of summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: announce, proclaim, signal, foreshadow
Etymology
From Old French 'heraut', meaning an army messenger, who would announce things.
Memory Tips
Think of a herald as someone who 'here-olds' a message for all to see and hear, announcing something new.