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precede

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precede /prɪˈsiːd/ verb
precedes; preceded; preceding
precede
/prɪˈsiːd/
verb
precedes; preceded; preceding
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRECEDE
[+ object] somewhat formal
: to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)
see also preceding
: to do or say something before (something)