Definitions

predate

[pree-deyt] / ˈpriˈdeɪt /

VERB

precede

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate foreshadow outrank presage

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONG

end finish follow obey

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Predate, prē-dāt′, v.t. to date before the true date: to date by anticipation: to be earlier than.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

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