Prepose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹiːˈpəʊz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prepose is a verb meaning (transitive) To place or set (something) before; to prefix.
Meaning
(transitive) To place or set (something) before; to prefix.
Example Sentences
It vvere preſumption in me to diſturb this method of [listing the] Maſters, agreed on my Dr. Caius, Mʳ. Parker and others. Othervviſe I vvould prepoſe Millington (firſt Provoſt aftervvards of Kings in the reign of King Henry the ſixth) before VVilflete Maſter under King Richard the third.
Word Forms
- preposes
- preposing
- preposed
Antonyms for prepose
Common opposites include postpose.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precede, preplace, prevent, preimpose, foredispose, foreposition.
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