1. go before; come before; be higher in rank or importance به کار رفتن پیش از ، آمدن پیش از ، از نظر اهمیت یا رتبه بالاتر بودن 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.