preconize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To proclaim in public; especially (of the Pope) to announce the appointment of a bishop.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹiːkənaɪz/

Word forms

preconize preconizes preconizing preconized preconise praeconise

Etymology

From Latin praecō (“herald”) + -ize or Latin praecōnizō.

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