prepose

[ pree-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, Grammar.

, pre·posed, pre·pos·ing.

1. to place (a grammatical form) before a related grammatical form:

   The adverb “out” of “put the light out” is preposed in “put out the light.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of prepose¹

1655–65; probably back formation from preposition ¹; compare obsolete prepose to set over < Middle French preposer; pre-, pose ¹

Example Sentences

Most commonly it ends up there when it introduces an explanation that has been preposed in front of a main clause, as in Because you’re mine, I walk the line.

From Literature

Most commonly it ends up there when it introduces an explanation that has been preposed in front of a main clause, as in: "Because you're mine, I walk the line."

From The Guardian