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verb
To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, often
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
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