predate

Word parts

pre- + date

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpriːˌdeɪt/ or /ˌpriːˈdeɪt/

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Verb

Plain form predate

Third-person singular predates

Past tense predated

Past participle predated

Present participle predating

1. If A predates B, A exists or occurs before B.