v.
Pronunciation: ' pr ē - ˌ fo ̇ rm, ( ˌ )pr ē - '
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin praeformare, from prae- + formare to form, from forma form
Date: 1601
1 : to form or shape beforehand
2 : to bring to approximate preliminary shape and size
– pre · form \ ' pr ē - ˌ fo ̇ rm \ noun