herald
intermediateB2/ˈhɛr.əld/ · her-ald
A person or thing that announces or proclaims important news.
Meanings
A person or thing that announces or proclaims important news.
ایک شخص یا چیز جو اہم خبروں کا اعلان کرتی ہے۔
خبررساں
khabar rasan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- herald of good news
- herald of a new era
- herald their arrival
Example Sentences
The herald announced the king's arrival with great fanfare.
خبررساں نے اچھی شان و شوکت کے ساتھ بادشاہ کی آمد کا اعلان کیا۔
Khabar rasan ne achi shaan o shaukat ke sath badshah ki aamad ka ila'an kiya.
In ancient times, a herald was essential for communication between kingdoms.
قدیم دور میں، ایک خبررساں سلطنتوں کے درمیان مواصلات کے لیے ضروری تھا۔
Qadeem dor mein, aik khabar rasan saltanatoun ke darmiyan mawaslaat ke liye zaroori tha.
The herald's voice carried across the valley.
خبررسان کی آواز وادی بھر میں گونجی۔
Khabar rasan ki aawaz wadi bhar mein goonji.
Easily Confused With
To announce or proclaim something important.
کسی اہم چیز کا اعلان یا پروان چڑھانا۔
اعلان کرنا
ila'an karna
Common Collocations
- herald the arrival
- herald a new age
- herald change
Example Sentences
The scientist heralded a breakthrough in renewable energy.
سائنسدان نے قابل تجدید توانائی میں ایک بڑی پیشرفت کا اعلان کیا۔
Scientist ne qabil tajdeed tawanai mein aik bari peshraft ka ila'an kiya.
The news articles herald the changes coming in the policy.
خبریں پالیسی میں آنے والی تبدیلیوں کا اعلان کر رہی ہیں۔
Khabrain policy mein aane wali tabdeeliyon ka ila'an kar rahi hain.
They heralded the season of harvest with a grand festival.
انہوں نے بڑے تہوار کے ساتھ فصل کی آمد کا اعلان کیا۔
Unhon ne baray tyohaar ke sath fasal ki aamad ka ila'an kiya.
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Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a herald as a town crier shouting the news.
Imagine a person in medieval clothing standing on a platform, announcing news to a crowd.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشبو کی طرح دوستی کا پیغام ہرتک پہنچ جائے۔
Khushboo ki tarah dosti ka paighaam hurtak pohanch jaaye.
Like a fragrance, the message of friendship should reach everywhere.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خبر کا صدقہ دو، دو بطور انسانیت۔
Khabar ka sadaqah do, do bawar insaniyat.
Give the revelation of news, as a gift to humanity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "herald" — one who proclaims
First known use: 12th century
The term 'herald' originated from the Old French word 'heraut', which referred to a person who made proclamations or announcements, particularly in a ceremonial context.