Meaning predate
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predate"to seek prey," 1974, a back-formation from predator, etc. Related: Predated; predating. For the word meaning "antedate; pre-exist," see pre-date.
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predateThis word has nothing to do with predation -- it means antedate.
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predate(v) be earlier in time; go back further(v) come before(v) prey on or hunt for(v) establish something as being earlier relative to something else
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| << predacious | preconscious >> |
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