Definition of predates

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• predates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• predates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• predates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of predates

• establish something as being earlier relative to something else (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. antedate
  2. foredate
• be earlier in time; go back further (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. antecede
  2. antedate
  3. forego
  4. forgo
  5. precede
• prey on or hunt for (verb)

  Examples

  1. These mammals predate certain eggs

  Synonyms

  1. prey
  2. raven
• come before (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. precede

See definition of predates in Merriam Webster