predate
//prɪˈdeɪt//
Verb
predateInfinitive
predatePresent tense
predatedPast tense
predatedPast participle
predatingPresent participle
predatesThird-person singular
1
To exist or occur at a date earlier than something; to precede in time.
This ancient temple predates the city by several centuries.
Verb
predateInfinitive
predatePresent tense
predatedPast tense
predatedPast participle
predatingPresent participle
predatesThird-person singular
1
To hunt and kill other animals for food; to prey upon.
Wolves predate deer and other small mammals.