Answer: LEADUPTO

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEADUPTOPrepare the way for
LEADUPTOApproach
LEADUPTOPrecede
LEADUPTOApproach indirectly, as a conversation subject
LEADUPTOImmediately precede
LEADUPTOPrepare the way for.
LEADUPTOBe the cause of
LEADUPTOApproach gradually
LEADUPTOApproach, as a disclosure
LEADUPTOApproach carefully, as a subject
LEADUPTOAntecede