English dictionary

predate

/pr/i/'d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be earlier in time; go back further

verb.stative

Synonyms antecede antedate forego forgo precede

Antonyms follow postdate

Source: WordNet 3.0
come before

verb.stative

Synonyms precede

Source: WordNet 3.0
prey on or hunt for

verb.consumption

Examples
These mammals predate certain eggs.

Synonyms prey raven

Source: WordNet 3.0
establish something as being earlier relative to something else

verb.change

Synonyms antedate foredate

Antonyms postdate

Source: WordNet 3.0
To date anticipation; to affix to (a document) an earlier than the actual date; to antedate; as, a <i>predated</i> deed or letter.

verb

Source: webster1913