1her·ald 
/ˈherəld/ verb
her·alds; her·ald·ed; her·ald·ing /ˈherəld/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to be a sign of (something that is beginning to happen or will happen soon)
▪ Rain heralds the arrival of spring. ▪ The technology heralded a new age of space exploration. 2 : to greet (someone or something) with enthusiasm — usually used as (be) heralded ▪ This achievement will be heralded all over the world. ▪ She is being heralded as the year's best new author. ◊Someone or something that is much-heralded receives a large amount of praise or admiration.
▪ a much-heralded film
▪ Rain heralds the arrival of spring. ▪ The technology heralded a new age of space exploration.
▪ a much-heralded film
