antecede

[ an-tuh-seed ]

verb (used with object)

, an·te·ced·ed, an·te·ced·ing.

1. to go before, in time, order, rank, etc.; precede:

   Shakespeare antecedes Milton.

antecede

/ ˌæntɪˈsiːd /

verb

1. tr to go before, as in time, order, etc; precede

Word History and Origins

Origin of antecede¹

First recorded in 1615–25, antecede is from the Latin word antecēdere to go before, precede, excel, surpass. See ante-, cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of antecede¹

C17: from Latin antecēdere, from cēdere to go

Example Sentences

We know of a certainty, however, that the patron saints of individuals did not antecede those of the Church itself.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• anticipate
• foreshadow
• predate
• presage