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to preconize
01
to publicly support a particular idea, principle, course of action, etc.
Transitive: to preconize an idea or principle
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
preconize
3rd person singular
preconizes
Past simple
preconized
Past participle
preconized
Examples
The professor consistently preconizes the importance of critical thinking skills in education, emphasizing their impact on students' intellectual growth.
02
(of the Pope) to publicly approve someone's appointment to an important position in the church
Complex Transitive: to preconize a clergyman as holder of a position in the church
Examples
Pope Francis preconized Archbishop James as the new Cardinal of the Diocese of New York
03
to publicly call for someone by name
Ditransitive: to preconize sb to do sth
Examples
The mayor preconized the citizens to attend the town hall meeting to discuss important community matters.
