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To predict, prophesy, or tell of future events
“Yet it does herald a future in which the work of managing will be less and less performed by managers.”
To indicate or be a sign of something
“Although it is not officially listed as such in any book of faith, we think that may very well be a sign to herald the end times.”
To precede or be a forerunner to a future event
“It was a time that would herald tremendous musical transition and upheaval.”
To initiate or announce the arrival of something, typically with fanfare
“A throng in the tens of thousands spontaneously arrived upon the scene to herald the New Year.”
To declare loudly, openly or publicly
“He becomes the birds of the air to herald the coming of the day and the night.”
To bring about or introduce
To enthusiastically applaud or approve of
To create the circumstances to enable (something) to happen or be done
To acknowledge the presence of with a greeting
People, or an organization, that financially supports or is a benefactor to a cause, organization or country
“He was an outspoken herald of progress, a prototype of a statesman who understood and lived his civic duties.”
Plural for a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
“The markets often view it as a herald of global trends.”
Plural for a messenger, especially one bringing important news
“A herald announced her as the Countess of Andover, then she descended into the crowd of dancing nobles.”
Plural for a person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission
Plural for a person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed
Plural for an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important
Plural for one who predicts or foretells the future
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