Definition

To take action in advance or before a certain event occurs.

Example

The team decided to preact to the potential issues before they became serious problems.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to preact before a big event?

I guess it makes sense to prepare in advance, right?

Yeah, like practicing your speech so you feel more comfortable.

Exactly! It really helps to preact instead of just winging it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preact → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "act" (from Latin "agere", meaning to do or perform). The word "preact" means to act or perform something before a certain time or event.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'before' ('pre-') you actually need to 'do' it ('act'). This helps you remember that 'preact' means to take action in advance.

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