have a head start

anticipate foreshadow predate presage

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead outrank pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

end finish follow obey

go after

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

antecede antedate guide harbinger head herald introduce lead pace pioneer preexist preface rank scout time usher

be ahead of come first forerun go before go in advance head up in space light the way pave the way ring in run ahead take precedence

end finish follow obey