1. predate

verb. ['priːˈdeɪt, ˈpriːˈdeɪt'] be earlier in time; go back further.

Words that Rhyme with Predate

• date
• postdate
• predate
• sedate
• update

Example sentences of the word predate

1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Most snakes that live in burrows and similar habitats predate on prey species that frequent the burrows as well.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Additionally, some sun spider species live in or near, and predate on, termite colonies.

3. Verb, base form
Birds such as owls will predate on geckos, as will reptiles such as snakes and monitors.

2. predate

verb. ['priːˈdeɪt, ˈpriːˈdeɪt'] prey on or hunt for.

3. predate

verb. ['priːˈdeɪt, ˈpriːˈdeɪt'] establish something as being earlier relative to something else.

4. predate

verb. ['priːˈdeɪt, ˈpriːˈdeɪt'] come before.