Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predecease
verb
/ˌpriː.dɪˈsiːs/
Definition
To die before someone else, especially a family member.
Examples
- Her father predeceased her when she was just a teenager.
- Many people make arrangements for their estate in case they predecease their spouse.
Meaning
Predecease refers to the event of one person dying before another, which can often have implications in legal matters like inheritance.
Synonyms
- die before
- precede in death
- pass away before
