precede
Americanverb (used with object)
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to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
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to introduce by something preliminary; preface.
to precede one's statement with a qualification.
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
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to go or be before (someone or something) in time, place, rank, etc
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(tr) to preface or introduce
Other Word Forms
- precedable adjective
Etymology
Origin of precede
First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English preceden, from Latin praecēdere; pre-, cede
Example Sentences
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It was the culmination of a series of feints and bluffs in the preceding hours and days as the former reality TV star kept the world guessing.
From Barron's
Warnings about xAI’s safety and reliability preceded the Pentagon’s decision to approve Grok for use in classified settings.
A similar crossover occurred last April, preceding the 141% gain cited above.
From Barron's
The Declaration of Independence was preceded by a decadeslong swell of resentment, incitement and violence.
This preface, which harks back to “Richard II” and “Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2” in addition to the three parts of “Henry VI” that immediately precede “Richard III,” crowds an already crowded plot.
From Los Angeles Times
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