predate

//prɪˈdeɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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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.

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