preengage

verb

pre·​engage
¦prē+

transitive verb

: to engage beforehand: such as
a
: to bind by a prior obligation or pledge especially of marriage
b
: to win over or obtain beforehand : prepossess
c

intransitive verb

: to bind or pledge oneself beforehand

Word History

Etymology

pre- + engage

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“Preengage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preengage. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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