herald
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛɹəld/noun
Definitions
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Example: The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
Example: Daffodils are heralds of Spring.
An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
Example: Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.
A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
verb
Definitions
To proclaim or announce an event.
Example: Daffodils herald the Spring.
(usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.
Example: The film was heralded by critics.