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Precede

usgb/prɪˈsiːd/Volume
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Use 'precede' when discussing events or actions that occur before others in time. SlideThe fall of the Roman Empire preceded the Dark Ages.
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Historical events, eras, or actions can be ordered by using 'precede' to indicate what came first. SlideThe Renaissance preceded the Enlightenment.
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Ceremonial OrderPlay
'Precede' often describes the order of events in ceremonies or formal occasions. SlideThe procession was preceded by fanfare.
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