to be of older date than; precede in time

The Peruvian empire antedates the Mexican empire.

predate ( def. 1 ) .

to assign to an earlier date

to antedate a historical event.

to cause to return to an earlier time

to antedate one's thoughts by remembering past events.

to cause to happen sooner; accelerate

The cold weather antedated their departure from the country.

Archaic . to take or have in advance; anticipate.

a prior date.

verb

predate

verb

accelerate , anachronize , antecede , backdate , date back , forerun , misdate , pace , precede , predate , anticipate