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preface
noun
(pref-ace)
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
Synonyms:
foreword
,
prolusion
,
preface
verb
(pref-ace)
furnish with a preface or introduction
Synonyms:
introduce
,
precede
,
premise
,
Examples:
He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution.
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