Synonyms of predate

predate

verb

(ˌ)prē-ˈdāt 

as in to precede

to go or come before in time

gunpowder predated the invention of the gun by several centuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precede
• antedate
• forego
• preexist
• antecede

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follow
• succeed
• postdate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of predate

There was a time that predates both of your births, probably, where the New York independent-film world was very segregated. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Outdoor dining on downtown Davis sidewalks and in parking spaces predates the pandemic, but the program was never formalized, Lee said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Lind’s industry-spanning connections predate the Gossip Girl phenomenon. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

For Weaver, moving forward has meant returning to roots that long predate her time with DCC. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026