27 synonyms for precede such as open, antecede, go ahead of, begin, and introduce. Precede is a verb, and its antonyms are follow and succeed.
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.