preconize

pre·co·nize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pree-kuh-nahyz]
- /ˈpri kəˌnaɪz/
- /prˌiːkənˈaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-kuh-nahyz]
- /ˈpri kəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of preconize word

verb with object preconize to proclaim or commend publicly. 1
verb with object preconize to summon publicly. 1
verb with object preconize Roman Catholic Church. (of the pope) to declare solemnly in consistory the appointment of (a new bishop or other high ecclesiastic). 1
verb preconize to announce or commend publicly 0
verb preconize to summon publicly 0
verb preconize (of the pope) to approve the appointment of (a nominee) to one of the higher dignities in the Roman Catholic Church 0

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Origin of preconize

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin praecōnizāre to herald, announce, equivalent to Latin praecōn- (stem of praecō) crier, herald + -izāre -ize

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Parts of speech for Preconize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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preconize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for preconize

verb preconize

call out — If you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency.

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