predate

verb

Meaning

Occur or exist at an earlier date than something else.

Examples

These ancient ruins predate the Roman Empire by centuries.
The custom of exchanging rings is thought to predate the Middle Ages.

Synonyms: precede, antedate

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predate

verb

Pronunciation: /priːˈdeɪt/

Definition

Occur or exist at an earlier date than something else.

Examples

These ancient ruins predate the Roman Empire by centuries.
The custom of exchanging rings is thought to predate the Middle Ages.
His interest in classical music predates his formal training as a pianist.

Synonyms of predate

Words with a similar meaning to predate:

precede
antedate

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