pre
co
nize
Third Person
preconizes
Present Participle
preconizing
Past Tense
preconized
Past Participle
preconized
1
to publicly support a particular idea, principle, course of action, etc.
transitive
- The professor consistently preconizes the importance of critical thinking skills in education, emphasizing their impact on students' intellectual growth.
- The organization's mission is to preconize sustainable practices and raise awareness about environmental conservation.
- The author's writings preconize the values of empathy and understanding, encouraging readers to embrace compassion in their lives.
- The politician never hesitates to preconize policies aimed at social equality and justice during campaign speeches.
2
(of the Pope) to publicly approve someone's appointment to an important position in the church
- Pope Francis preconized Archbishop James as the new Cardinal of the Diocese of New York
- The Pope preconized Bishop Maria as the head of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
- His Holiness preconized Father Thomas as the Apostolic Nuncio to a key diplomatic mission.
- Pope Francis preconized Monsignor Michael as the Papal Legate to a crucial ecumenical council.
- Pope John Paul II preconized Bishop Anthony as the President of a pontifical council.
3
to publicly call for someone by name
- The mayor preconized the citizens to attend the town hall meeting to discuss important community matters.
- The teacher preconized the students to gather in the auditorium for a special assembly.
- The CEO preconized all employees to assemble in the conference room for an important announcement.
- The rally organizer preconized the supporters to gather at the city center for a demonstration.
- The conductor preconized the musicians to come together for a rehearsal before the concert.