Synonyms of herald
13 similar words
Another word for herald is bode. Other synonyms of herald are pursuivant, disclose, make known, announce and forerun.
Synonyms and similar words for herald
nounA messenger, especially one bringing important news.
- bodeA herald; a messenger.
nounAn official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and...
- pursuivantA functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties; an attendant of the heralds, e.g. in the...
verbTo proclaim or announce an event.
- disclose
- make known
- announceTo give public notice of, especially for the first time; to make known.
- forerun
- blare
- declareTo assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
- impartTo make known; to show (by speech, writing etc.).
- publish
- proclaim
- promulgate
- promulgeTo promulgate; to publish or teach.
Meaning of herald
- noun A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
- noun A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
- noun An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
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Questions about synonyms of herald
- What is another word for herald?
- Herald has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bode, pursuivant, disclose, make known, announce, forerun, blare and declare.
- What does herald mean?
- Herald means a messenger, especially one bringing important news.
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