predate Sentence Examples
- The dinosaurs predated the earliest primates by millions of years.
- The concept of the universe predates written history and has been contemplated by philosophers and scientists for ages.
- The practice of herbal medicine predates modern medical technology and is rooted in ancient cultures.
- The evolution of hominids predates the emergence of Homo sapiens and includes species like Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
- The theory of evolution predates Darwin's publication and had been proposed in various forms before it gained widespread acceptance.
- The use of tools by humans predates language and is considered a fundamental characteristic of our species.
- The invention of the wheel predates the rise of civilizations and revolutionized transportation and trade.
- The domestication of animals predates agriculture and allowed humans to establish a stable source of food.
- The development of pottery predates the invention of writing and played a crucial role in storing and preserving food.
- The emergence of agriculture predates the formation of cities and led to sedentism and the rise of complex societies.
predate Meaning
predate (v)
be earlier in time; go back further
come before
prey on or hunt for
establish something as being earlier relative to something else
Synonyms & Antonyms of predate
FAQs About the word predate
be earlier in time; go back further, come before, prey on or hunt for, establish something as being earlier relative to something else
precede, forego,antedate, antecede,preexist
follow, follow, postdate, succeed, succeed, postdate,,
The dinosaurs predated the earliest primates by millions of years.
The concept of the universe predates written history and has been contemplated by philosophers and scientists for ages.
The practice of herbal medicine predates modern medical technology and is rooted in ancient cultures.
The evolution of hominids predates the emergence of Homo sapiens and includes species like Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
