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herald
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: heraldspast: heraldedpp: heraldeding: heraldingcomp: nullsup: null
This word carries a sense of grandeur and anticipation. It is rarely used for mundane announcements; instead, it evokes a feeling of importance, destiny, or a significant shift in state. When used as a verb, it suggests that a current event is a precursor to a larger, inevitable change. In modern usage, it often appears in journalistic or poetic contexts to describe a sign of things to come. It differs from simply announcing something by implying that the announcement is a signal for a new era or a pivotal moment.
Countable when referring to the person acting as a messenger (a royal herald).