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preoccupate (iou)



preoccupate verb trans.L16.
[Latin praeoccupat-: see PREOCCUPATION, -ATE3.]
Take possession of or seize beforehand or before another person; usurp. L16-E18.
Take unawares, surprise. L16-M17.
Prepossess; influence, prejudice. L16-L17.
Anticipate; forestall. L16-L17.