HERALD

(noun) something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
synonyms : forerunner , harbinger , precursor , predecessor
Scientists are worried about the melting icecaps, a precursor to a catastrophic climatic crisis. -added by naila_inlas
Sachin Tendulkar was the predecessor of the captainship which was later on transferred to MS Dhoni. -added by priyavanjeri
(noun) (formal) a person who announces important news
"the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"
synonyms : trumpeter
(verb) praise vociferously
"The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
synonyms : acclaim , hail
His new book has been acclaimed as the best ever in science fiction. -added by geeta_inlas
The 'NANO' project (Worlds small car for 1 lakh rupee) has been hailed at its launch as a revolution in the motoring world -added by vindos
(verb) greet enthusiastically or joyfully
synonyms : hail
(verb) foreshadow or presage
synonyms : announce , annunciate , foretell , harbinger

Mnemonics for herald

(Tag: ) it can be split into hear + all but convey message to some.
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(Tag: ) deccan herald a famous news paper is a messenger for sth that is going to happen.
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