antecede
UK/,ænti'si:d/US/,ænti'si:d/
C2
Definitions
v.
To come before or precede in time or order
先于，在……之前发生
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedante- (before) + cede (go) = "go before." A formal synonym of precede; rare in everyday English (the noun antecedent is far more common).
Root ced still carries 90 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Roman law anteceded many modern legal systems.