Preface — synonyms, definition

1. preface (Noun)

foreword groundwork introduction overture preamble preclusion preliminary prelude preparation proem prolegomena prologue prolusion voluntary

preface (Noun) — A short introductory essay preceding the text of a book.

introduction text textual matter

2. preface (Verb)

assert assume begin commence introduce lead precede premise presuppose set forth suppose theorise theorize usher

preface (Verb) — Furnish with a preface or introduction. ex. "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

say state tell preamble prologise prologize prologuise prologuize