Precede synonyms such as open, antecede, go ahead of, begin, and introduce. Precede is a verb, and its antonyms are follow and succeed. Additionally, here are 27 synonyms for precede and words similar to it.
Antecede, antedate, forego, go in advance of, go/come before, herald, introduce, lead to, lead up to, pave the way for, predate, prepare the way for, prevene, set the scene for, and usher in.
Go ahead of, go before, go first, go in front of, and lead the way.
Begin, introduce, launch, open, preface, and prefix.