ANTECEDE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

antecede

verb

ˌan-tə-ˈsēd

Definition of antecede

as in to precede

to go or come before in time the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites claimed to base their principles and practices on the Italian art that anteceded Raphael and other masters of the High Renaissance

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In his work preceding Good Time Charlie, Haddad has dealt in similar forms of autobiography, often as a solo performer.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
According to the Justice Department, Merlien participated in the scheme in the years preceding her naturalization.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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