the mind > language > speech > speak, say, or utter [verb (transitive)] > mention or speak of > mention beforehand (5)
transitive. To mention beforehand; also intransitive to speak beforehand of.
transitive. To name or mention beforehand.
transitive. To note or mention previously.
transitive. To name or specify in advance, to mention previously, esp. to nominate (a candidate) for an election, post, etc., beforehand…