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predate
[pri-ˈdāt]
verb
preceder; anteceder; predar
1.
to exist or occur earlier than something else in time
This manuscript predates the invention of the printing press.
Este manuscrito antecede a invenção da imprensa.
2.
to hunt or prey upon
Lions predate zebras on the African savanna.
Os leões predام as zebras na savana africana.
3.
to date something before its actual date
She predated the check to cover the overdue bill.
Ela antedatou o cheque para cobrir a conta atrasada.
Synonyms
antedate
precede
predate (hunting sense)
prey upon
Antonyms
postdate
succeed
follow
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
anteceder; predar
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preceder; anteceder
Formal written usage preferred
Portugal
anteceder; preceder
Formal European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
predate someone's arrival
predate the era of
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