preceded (verb)

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• precede — verb (preceded; preceding) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preceder, from Latin praecedere, from prae pre + cedere to go Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to surpass in rank, dignity, or importance 2. to be, go, or come ahead or …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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• precede — verb 1) adverts preceded the film Syn: go/come before, lead up to, pave the way for, herald, introduce, usher in 2) Catherine preceded him into the studio Syn: go ahead of, go in front of, lead the way • …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

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