be earlier in time; go back further; Stone tools precede bronze tools
do without or cease to hold or adhere to; We are dispensing with formalities; relinquish the old ideas
[ Syn: waive , relinquish , forgo , foreswear , dispense with ]
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; youve forfeited your right to name your successor; forfeited property
[ Syn: forfeit , give up , throw overboard , waive , forgo ]