Definition

To set something up or arrange it in advance before it happens.

Example

The committee decided to preestablish the rules for the event before the participants arrived.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you remember to preestablish the meeting time with everyone?

Not yet, but I was planning to do that later today.

It’s important so we can all be on the same page.

Absolutely! I’ll make sure to preestablish it before sending the invites.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preestablish → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "establish" (from Latin "stabilire", meaning to make stable or set up). The word means to set something up or make it stable before a certain time or event.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('pre-') setting something up ('establish') — that's why preestablish means to set something up in advance.

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