foregive

Definition

To give ahead of time; give in advance.

Etymology

From fore- + give. Cognate with German vorgeben (“to pretend”).

Example Sentences

• "In the case of Allsville, the “software” is still being developed, and is particularly vulnerable to contamination. The jury method of random assignment would help bypass the personal temptation to “run something.” It would “foregive” the gift of lightness to would-be power grabbers."