Definitions

antedate

[an-ti-deyt, an-ti-deyt, an-ti-deyt] / ˈæn tɪˌdeɪt, ˌæn tɪˈdeɪt, ˈæn tɪˌdeɪt /

VERB

occur or cause to occur earlier

Synonyms

STRONG

antecede backdate come first go before misdate precede predate

WEAK

anachronize date back forerun

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come after follow go after postdate

Example Sentences

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Antedate your papers," I advised, "who dare dispute the king?

From Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess by Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William)

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