precede
🇺🇸
/prɪˈsiːd/
🇬🇧
/prɪˈsiːd/
verb
B2
to come before something else in time or order
The introduction will precede the main presentation.
C1
to go in front of someone
The security guard will precede the VIP into the building.
R
to introduce something with words or actions
The speaker will precede the announcement with some background information.
translation
to come before something else in time or order; to go in front of someone; to introduce something with words or actions
Word Forms
3rd Present
precedes
Past
preceded
Perfect
preceded
Progressive
preceding