precede
UK /pɹɪˈsiːd/ US /pɹɪˈsid/
verb 3noun 1
Definitions
verb
1
To go before, go in front of.
Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.
But harm precedes not sin: onely our Foe / Tempting affronts us with his foul esteem / Of our integritie
2
To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.
It has been usual to precede hostilities by a public declaration communicated to the enemy.
3
To have higher rank than (someone or something else).
noun
1
Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay).
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