Associations to the word «Antedate»

Wiktionary

ANTEDATE, verb. To occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time
ANTEDATE, verb. To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date; to backdate
ANTEDATE, noun. Prior date; a date antecedent to another which is the actual date.
ANTEDATE, noun. (obsolete) anticipation

Dictionary definition

ANTEDATE, verb. Be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools".
ANTEDATE, verb. Establish something as being earlier relative to something else.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi