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usher in
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | usher in - be a precursor of; "The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the post-Cold War period"inaugurate, introducecommence, lead off, start, begin - set in motion, cause to start; "The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life" |
ushernounSomething or someone that shows the way:conductor, director, escort, guide, lead, leader, pilot, shepherd.verbTo show the way to:conduct, direct, escort, guide, lead, pilot, route, shepherd, show, steer.phrasal verb
usher in1. To make known the presence or arrival of:announce, herald, introduce, proclaim.2. To begin (something) with preliminary or prefatory material:introduce, lead, precede, preface.Translationsusher in
usher in1. To accompany someone into a place or event. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "usher" and "in." Which of the groomsmen is going to usher me in?2. To introduce something. The Industrial Revolution ushered in a period of great technological advancements.See also: usherusher inv.1. To lead, escort, or conduct someone or something in: The butler ushered in the guests. I ushered the bride's mother in.2. To precede and introduce something; inaugurate something: The armistice ushered in a new era of peace. We ushered in the new year with a celebration.See also: usherusher in
Synonyms for usher inverb be a precursor ofSynonymsRelated Words- commence
- lead off
- start
- begin
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