01 v. t. To go before in order of time; to occur first with relation to anything.
imp. & p. p.
Preceded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Preceding
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1.
To go before in order of time; to occur first with relation to anything.
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2.
To go before in place, rank, or importance.
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3.
To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce; -- used with by or with before the instrumental object.[R.]“It is usual to precede hostilities by a public declaration.” — Kent.