Meaning of the word antedate in English
What does antedate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
antedate
US /ˈæn.t̬i.deɪt/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈdeɪt/
Verb
1.
precede in time; come before (something) in date
Example:
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The discovery of the artifact antedates the written records of the civilization.
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His ideas antedate many modern theories on the subject.
2.
assign an earlier date to (an event or document) than its actual date
Example:
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The lawyer tried to antedate the contract to make it appear valid.
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It is illegal to antedate official documents without proper authorization.