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English to English verb
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be earlier in time; go back further |  | Example: Stone tools precede bronze tools
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
do without or cease to hold or adhere to |  | Example: We are dispensing with formalities relinquish the old ideas
source: wordnet30
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lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime |  | Example: you've forfeited your right to name your successor forfeited property
source: wordnet30
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To quit; to relinquish; to leave. |  | source: webster1913
| 5 |
To go before; to precede; -- used especially in the present and past participles. |  | source: webster1913
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