precede
- verb (v)
Meaning: go ahead of
Synonyms:
antecede
antedate
anticipate
be ahead of
come first
forerun
foreshadow
go before
go in advance
guide
harbinger
have a head start
head
head up
herald
in space
introduce
lead
light the way
outrank
pace
pave the way
pioneer
predate
preexist
preface
presage
rank
ring in
run ahead
scout
take precedence
time
usher
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