PREDATE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

predate

verb

(ˌ)prē-ˈdāt

Definition of predate next

as in to precede

to go or come before in time gunpowder predated the invention of the gun by several centuries

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Recent Examples of predate Building a foundation Ingvartsen’s résumé long predates his arrival in MLS. —

Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 But these findings also predate past theories of insect evolution, particularly for African malaria transmitters like Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles coluzzii. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026 His relationship with the Stuttgart manufacturer, however, predates any title and is considerably more personal. —

Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026 Kennedy’s proclivity for working out in belted denim long predates the knowing wink with which it’s now displayed. —

Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predate

precede

Verb

Historically, surges in energy costs have often preceded broader inflation increases.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Today’s financial world reminds him of the wild years preceding the global financial crisis of 2008-09.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026