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antedate

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an∙te∙date / ˈæntɪˌdet ; ˈæntɪdeɪt /
◙verb [T] [formal]
1. to come from an earlier time in history than something else
• 比…早，先于，早于;
【SYN】 predate
 »The economic troubles antedate the current administration.
  经济上的问题早在现政府之前就出现了。