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antedate Synonyms

Another word for antedate

Choosing another word for antedate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To precede in time or come before something else chronologically.

Usage Example

"These ancient stone ruins predate the arrival of Roman settlers by several centuries."

Strongest
predate
precede
Strong
forerun
forego

• verb (Context 2)

To assign an earlier date to a document, contract, or check than the actual date on which it was written or executed.

Usage Example

"The firm refused to backdate the insurance policy to cover the prior accident."

Strongest
backdate
predate
Strong
foredate

Opposites of antedate

The opposite of antedate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

postdate
succeed
follow
overdate
See all opposites of antedate

• Nearby Words

antebellum
antecedent
antechamber
antedate
antefix
antelope
antemortem

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Antedate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/antedate
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