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antecede

verb

/ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

Meaning

to come before in time or order

A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.

precede, come before, predate, foreshadow

follow, succeed

antecede events, antecede history, antecede changes

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

to completely remove or destroy something unwanted

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something