antecede

[ an-tuh-seed ]

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verb (used with object),an·te·ced·ed, an·te·ced·ing.

to go before, in time, order, rank, etc.; precede: Shakespeare antecedes Milton.

Origin of antecede

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

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How to use antecede in a sentence

We know of a certainty, however, that the patron saints of individuals did not antecede those of the Church itself.
Elements of Folk Psychology | Wilhelm Wundt

British Dictionary definitions for antecede

antecede

/ (ˌæntɪˈsiːd) /

verb

(tr) to go before, as in time, order, etc; precede

Origin of antecede

C17: from Latin antecēdere, from cēdere to go

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