English to English verb
1 |
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
3 |
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
4 |
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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