Antedate

Synonyms of antedate

• precede
• predate
• foredate

Antonyms of antedate

• follow
• come after
• postdate

Collocations of antedate

antedate precede

Frequency: 80 %

The discovery antedates the invention of modern technology.

antedate back

Frequency: 70 %

The origins of the tradition antedate back to ancient times.

antedate history

Frequency: 60 %

The artifacts antedate history itself, providing valuable insights into the past.

antedate occur

Frequency: 50 %

The first signs of the disease antedate any recorded occurrences.

antedate exist

Frequency: 45 %

The ancient ruins antedate the current civilization that exists in the region.

Idiomatic Expressions for antedate

• Phrase: Antedate an event
  Meaning: To assign a date to an event that is earlier than its actual occurrence
  Usage: The historical document antedates the discovery of the new world by several years.