Definition of predate
English to English verb - be earlier in time; go back further
Stone tools precede bronze tools.
source: WordNet 3.0 - come before
Most English adjectives precede the noun they modify.
source: WordNet 3.0 - prey on or hunt for
These mammals predate certain eggs.
source: WordNet 3.0 - establish something as being earlier relative to something else
source: WordNet 3.0 - To date anticipation; to affix to (a document) an earlier than the actual date; to antedate; as, a predated deed or letter.
source: Webster 1913
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predate, prede, prate, pirate, periodate, prat, prorate, portate, paridae, preheat, pieridae, pipridae, perorate, parte, predy, priedieu, priorate, pured, pride, pay rate
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