precede
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
precedes;
preceded;
preceding
precedes;
preceded;
preceding
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRECEDE
[+ object]
somewhat formal
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to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)
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see also preceding
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Riots preceded the civil war.
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She preceded him into the room.
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The country became more conservative in the years that preceded his election.
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The new mayor is very different from the person who preceded her in office.
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The meeting was preceded by a brief welcoming speech.
2
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to do or say something before (something)
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The chairman preceded the meeting with a brief welcoming speech.
