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come before

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verb

  • To appear publicly in front of someone superior.

    "He was summoned to come before the king."

  • To be of greater importance (than)

    "Looking out for your family should come before making money."

  • To be judged, decided or discussed by authority.

    "Jones' behavior will come before the board of directors."

  • To precede.

    "F comes before G in the alphabet."

Synonyms:forego

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