predate in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
To predate means to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else.
Sample Sentences
- The fossils found at the site predate the last ice age by thousands of years.
- Historians believe that the ancient civilization may predate the well-known empires of Mesopotamia.
- Certain species of fish can predate the rise of mammals, showcasing their long evolutionary history.
- Artifacts discovered in the cave predate human habitation in the region by several millennia.
- The writings of this philosopher predate many of the foundational texts of modern science.