heralded

Verb

herald (third-person singular simple present heralds, present participle heralding, simple past and past participle heralded)

1. (figuratively, often, transitive) To proclaim or announce an event.
   • Daffodils herald the Spring.

   Synonyms:

   disclose, make known, announce, forerun, blare, declare, impart, publish, proclaim, promulgate

2. (passive, transitive, usually) To greet something with excitement; to hail.
   • The film was heralded by critics.

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