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presell

[ pree-sel ]
/ priˈsɛl /
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verb (used with object), pre·sold, pre·sell·ing.
to sell in advance, as before manufacture or construction: to presell a planned house.
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Origin of presell

First recorded in 1945–50; pre- + sell1
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British Dictionary definitions for presell

presell
/ (priːˈsɛl) /

verb -sells, -selling or -sold (tr)
to promote (a product, entertainment, etc) with publicity in advance of its appearance
to prepare (the public) for a product, entertainment, etc, with advance publicity
to agree a sale of (a product) before it is available
to sell (a book) before its publication date
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