Predate Definition

predate
verb
  1. be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
  2. come before; "Most English adjectives precede the noun they modify"
  3. prey on or hunt for; "These mammals predate certain eggs"
  4. establish something as being earlier relative to something else

"Predate" in song lyrics

See how predate is used in real songs:

  • "cupid predate"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "predate"

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