Answer: leadupto

AnswerCrossword Clue
LEADUPTO

Prepare the way for

LEADUPTO

Approach

LEADUPTO

Precede

LEADUPTO
Approach indirectly, as a conversation subject
LEADUPTO
Immediately precede
LEADUPTOPrepare the way for.
LEADUPTOBe the cause of
LEADUPTOApproach gradually
LEADUPTOApproach, as a disclosure
LEADUPTOApproach carefully, as a subject
LEADUPTOAntecede