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Definition predate in American English

predate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌpriˈdeɪt/
1

to exist or happen earlier than someone or something else

Example

It's a tradition that predates the 20th century.

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2

to write a date on a document that is earlier than the real date, especially on a check or a contract

Definition predate in American English