单词 | antepone |
释义 | Definition of antepone in English:anteponeverb antɪˈpəʊn Grammar
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin antepōnere to place in front (of), to put (a word, prefix, or letter) before, to place before in time, to esteem more highly, to prefer, to give (a person) precedence, to choose, appoint from ante- + pōnere to put, place. Definition of antepone in US English:anteponeverbantɪˈpəʊn Grammar
OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin antepōnere to place in front (of), to put (a word, prefix, or letter) before, to place before in time, to esteem more highly, to prefer, to give (a person) precedence, to choose, appoint from ante- + pōnere to put, place. |
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