Question

precede

Accepted Answer

go before; come before; be higher in rank or importance
a. Lyndon Johnson preceded Richard Nixon as President.
b. In a gallant' gesture, Ronnie allowed Amanda's name to precede his in the program listing.
c. A prominent' speaker preceded the ceremony of the granting of the diplomas.

Front	precede
Back	go before; come before; be higher in rank or importance a. Lyndon Johnson preceded Richard Nixon as President. b. In a gallant' gesture, Ronnie allowed Amanda's name to precede his in the program listing. c. A prominent' speaker preceded the ceremony of the granting of the diplomas.

Precede Preceded Higher Rank Importance Lyndon Johnson Richard