precede

/pɹɪsˈiːd/

/pɹɪˈsid/

[verb]

to precede

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

be earlier in time; go back further

synonyms : antecede

antonyms : postdate

come before

synonyms : predate

be the predecessor of

synonyms : come before

antonyms : succeed

move ahead (of others) in time or space

synonyms : lead

antonyms : follow

furnish with a preface or introduction

synonyms : introduce

preface

premise

Examples

1. Of course, nobody really expects this inordinately ambitious man who is as guilty as sin itself, to comply with either of the preceding alternatives.

2. It's important to be honest and ethical in your dealings with others, because what goes around comes around and your reputation will precede you.

3. Bear markets usually - but not always - precede a recession.

4. However, the creation of Yellowstone preceded the establishment of the National Park Service.