Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predate
verb
/ˈpriː.deɪt/
Definition
To occur or exist before something else in time.
Examples
- The fossils found in the cave predate the establishment of the city.
- His writings predate many modern theories in the field.
- The ancient ruins predate known civilization in that area.
Meaning
Predate refers to the happening or existence of one thing prior to another event or time period.
Synonyms
- Antedate
- Forego
- Precede
- Precede in time
