What is another word for herald?

Common synonyms for herald include announce, acclaim, predecessor, hail, precursor.

What is the opposite of herald?

Antonyms of herald include suppress, conceal, hide, retract, recall.

Synonyms for

Herald

Noun / ˈherʌld / Another word for herald — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A messenger or announcer of important news or events.

Synonyms & similar words

announce acclaim predecessor hail precursor foretell annunciate forerunner harbinger trumpeter messenger reporter announcer bearer proclaimer harbinger forerunner precursor crier publicist spokesman spokesperson representative agent emissary envoy delegate ambassador mediator

Synonyms by register

Formal

proclaim announce declare intimate

Informal

tip off let know give a heads-up foretell

Literary

harbinger precursor augur

Antonyms

suppress conceal hide retract recall quash

Common collocations

herald the arrival
herald the dawn
herald a new era
herald the news
herald the coming
herald the change
herald a victory

Word family

noun herald

verb herald

adjective heraldic

Usage note

While 'herald' can be used for any announcement, it often implies a significant or momentous event. It is more common in formal or literary contexts than casual conversation.

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