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HERALD

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Herald.

How to pronounce herald:

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Herald - as a noun

(formal) a person who announces important news

Example: "The chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trumpeter

Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forerunnerharbingerprecursorpredecessor

Herald - as a verb

Foreshadow or presage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
announceannunciateforetellharbinger

Praise vociferously

Example: "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new rubinstein"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclaimhail

Greet enthusiastically or joyfully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hail

Example Sentences

"The herald announced the arrival of the king."
"The newspaper is often seen as a herald of societal change."
"The sound of trumpets served as the herald for the ceremony."
"She is considered a herald of good fortune."
"The herald proclaimed victory for the home team."
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Word Game Points

Is HERALD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herald is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERALD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HERALD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, herald is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERALD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HERALD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herald is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERALD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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