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

In an interview with Sean Hannity over the summer, Kimberly Greenwood said her professional relationship with the president predates her husband's. — Kristin Brown, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

That power predates the new immigration authority by decades. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026

Gander Airport’s legacy actually far predates the events of 9/11–in fact, going all the way back to a time when global aviation was, literally, just taking off. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Opposite Oguri is James, a casting mandate that predated his arrival on the project by way of co-financier and distributor Neon. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026