verb. ['prɪˈsiːd'] be earlier in time; go back further.
verb. ['prɪˈsiːd'] come before.
verb. ['prɪˈsiːd'] be the predecessor of.
verb. ['prɪˈsiːd'] move ahead (of others) in time or space.
verb. ['prɪˈsiːd'] furnish with a preface or introduction.