precede

Verb
  1. Be earlier in time;
    Go back further (synset 202718318)
    "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
    same as: antecede, antedate, forego, forgo, predate
  2. Come before (synset 202698528)
    "Most English adjectives precede the noun they modify"
    is a type of: lie - be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
    same as: predate
  3. Be the predecessor of (synset 202412896)
    "Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands"
    same as: come before
  4. Move ahead (of others) in time or space (synset 202003250)
    is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    subtypes: head, lead - travel in front of; go in advance of others
    same as: lead
  5. Furnish with a preface or introduction (synset 200903562)
    "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"
    is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
    subtypes:
    same as: introduce, preface, premise

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