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preinform

American  
[pree-in-fawrm] / ˌpri ɪnˈfɔrm /

verb (used with object)

  1. to supply with information beforehand.

    He preinformed the newspapers of his decision.

Etymology

Origin of preinform

First recorded in 1785–95; pre- + inform 1

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