The difference between Herald and Make known
When used as verbs, herald means to proclaim or announce an event, whereas make known means to announce (some information) generally.
Herald is also noun with the meaning: a messenger, especially one bringing important news.
check bellow for the other definitions of Herald and Make known
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Herald as a noun:
A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
Examples:
"The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead."
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Herald as a noun:
A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
Examples:
"Daffodils are heralds of Spring."
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Herald as a noun (heraldry):
An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
Examples:
"Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms."
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Herald as a noun (entomology):
A moth of the species Scoliopteryx libatrix.
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Herald as a verb (transitive):
To proclaim or announce an event.
Examples:
"Daffodils herald the Spring."
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Herald as a verb (transitive, usually passive):
To greet something with excitement; to hail.
Examples:
"The film was heralded by critics."
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Herald as a noun:
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Make known as a verb (transitive):
To announce (some information) generally.
Examples:
"The decision was made known when it appeared on the evening news."
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Make known as a verb (transitive):
To disclose (a secret).
Examples:
"I wouldn't make this known to anyone else, if I were you."