prestate
|pre-state|
C1
/priːˈsteɪt/
declare in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prestate' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the root 'state' meaning 'to declare'.
Historical Evolution
'prestate' has remained relatively unchanged from its Latin roots, maintaining its meaning of declaring something beforehand.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to declare in advance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to state or declare something in advance.
The speaker will prestate the main points before the discussion begins.
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