Definitions for: Predate


[v] establish something as being earlier relative to something else
[v] prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
[v] come before; "Most English adjectives precede the noun they modify"
[v] be earlier in time; go back further



Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*date", v. t.
To date anticipation; to affix to (a document) an earlier
than the actual date; to antedate; as, a predated deed or
letter.

Synonyms: antecede, antedate, antedate, foredate, forego, precede, prey, raven

Antonyms: follow, postdate, postdate

See Also: chronologise, chronologize, forage, lie

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