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antedate
[v. an-ti-deyt, an-ti-deyt; n. an-ti-deyt] 
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antedate
[v. an-ti-deyt, an-ti-deyt; n. an-ti-deyt]
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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | occur or cause to occur earlier |
| Synonyms: | accelerate, anachronize, antecede, backdate, date back, forerun, misdate, pace, precede, predate |
| Antonyms: | predate |
| Main Entry: | predate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | precede |
| Synonyms: | antecede, antedate, anticipate, be ahead of, come first, forerun, foreshadow, go before, go in advance, guide, harbinger, have a head start, head, head up, herald, in space, introduce, lead, light the way, outrank, pace, pave the way, pioneer, preexist, preface, presage, rank*, ring in, run ahead, scout, take precedence, time, usher |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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