antedate
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date
ˌdeɪt
deit
/ˈantɪdˌeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "antedate"in English

to antedate
01

to exist before something else in time

Examples
The invention of the wheel antedates the construction of the first automobiles by thousands of years.
02

to assign an earlier date to something

Examples
The invoice was antedated to reflect the start of the project, though it was issued a week later.
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