PREFIXING Synonyms

• the event consisting of the start of something

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• the first part or section of something

• the place where something begins, where it springs into being

• the act of starting something

• serving to begin

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

• cause to come to know personally

• bring something new to an environment

• place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing

• bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment

• bring in or establish in a new place or environment

• put or introduce into something

• bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.

• put before (a body)

• furnish with a preface or introduction

• be a precursor of

• a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

• furnish with a preface or introduction

• To introduce something, as a prelude.

• To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance.

• Something serving as a prelude; an introductory work or remark.