Synonyms of precede

precede

verb

pri-ˈsēd 

as in to predate

to go or come before in time

there are two speeches which will precede yours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predate
• antedate
• forego
• antecede
• preexist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• follow
• succeed
• postdate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precede

Pithy slogans aside, all modern presidents shift responsibility onto others to some degree, frequently blaming the commander-in-chief who preceded them, Congress — or both. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

But for anyone who remembers the subprime housing meltdown — which preceded the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession — turning real assets into complex securitized vehicles inevitably rings a few alarm bells. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Nebius was the fifth company to express interest in developing the land, Dissell said, preceded by pharmaceutical manufacturing giant Eli Lilly and at least one other data center. — Ilana Arougheti updated August 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

Spiny dogfish have two dorsal fins, each preceded by a sharp spine, according to NOAA. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026