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preceded

verb

/prɪˈsiːdɪd/

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

went before, came before, heralded, led

followed, succeeded

event preceded, storm preceded, action preceded, speech preceded

To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate; to coordinate in time.

to make or become six times as great or as many

to offer something for acceptance; to present

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval