preface
verb [T] /ˈpref.ɪs/ formalDefinition
› If you preface your words or actions with something else, you say or do this other thing first: Each work is prefaced by a descriptive note and concludes with an author's note. I should like to preface my response with the following observation.Preceding and introducing
(Definition of preface verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- announce verb
- antecedent adjective
- antedate verb
- build-up noun (PREPARATION)
- countdown noun
- curtain-raiser noun
- forerunner noun
- herald verb
- introduction noun (BEGINNING)
- introduction noun (GIVING SB'S NAME)
- introductory adjective (BEGINNING)
- introductory adjective (FIRST TIME)
- lead-in noun
- preamble noun
- precursor noun
- predate verb
- predecessor noun
- preliminary adjective
- preliminary noun
- run-up noun
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