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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 fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy

to leave a place; to make empty by leaving

to obstruct; to create difficulties

to move toward or arrive at a place

to take small bites of food

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem