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Herald (Verb)

Foreshadow or presage.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The dark and foreboding weather heralded the arrival of the destructive hurricane that would soon ravage the city.
A sharp decline in sales heralded a bleak financial future for the struggling company.
Rising tensions in the region heralded the start of a full-blown conflict between the warring nations.
Increasing allergy symptoms often herald the beginning of blooming season for the local pollen producers.
Unusual animal behavior near the coast often heralds an impending earthquake or tsunami.

Praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The fans heralded their returning hero with cheers and applause as he stepped onto the field.
The mayor will herald the grand opening of the new museum with a speech and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Her critics may have doubted her, but the public heralded her as a brilliant scientist after her groundbreaking discovery.
The company will herald its presence at the trade show with a massive display booth and live demonstrations.
She was heralded as a leading figure in the fight against climate change after giving an impassioned speech at the conference.

Greet enthusiastically or joyfully.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The crowd heralded the rock star with cheers and applause as she stepped onto the stage.
Her arrival was heralded by a fanfare of trumpets and a sea of confetti.
The fans at the airport heralded the team with banners and flags, welcoming them home.
The Olympics were heralded with a grand opening ceremony, complete with fireworks and musical performances.
The return of the explorer was heralded with great fanfare, including parades and speeches.