precede

To come, exist, or occur before in time.

To be in front of or prior to in order.

To go in advance of.

To preface; introduce.

To be before in time, order, or position.

To go before in place; walk in front of; advance before; hence, specifically, to go before in rank or importance; take precedence of.

To go before in the order of time; occur or take place before; exist before.

To put something before; preface; introduce as by a preface or prelude.

To go before in place; walk in front; specifically, to take precedence; have superior authority; hence, to prevail.

To come first in the order of time; occur or exist previously.