predecease Definition
- 1to die before someone else
- 2to die before another person, especially before a parent
Using predecease: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "predecease" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Her husband predeceased her by several years.
Example
He was predeceased by his father.
Example
The father did not want his son to predecease him.
predecease Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for predecease
- die before
- pass away before
- precede in death
Phrases with predecease
predecease someone's death
to die before someone else dies
Example
It is unlikely that she will predecease her mother's death.
predecease one's parents
to die before one's parents
Example
It is a tragedy for a child to predecease their parents.
to die before the person who made a will
Example
If the beneficiary predeceases the testator, the gift will go to the next of kin.
Origins of predecease
from Latin 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'decessus' meaning 'departure'
Summary: predecease in Brief
'Predecease' [priːdɪˈsiːz] means to die before someone else, especially before a parent. It is often used in legal contexts, such as wills and inheritance. Examples include 'Her husband predeceased her by several years.' and 'He was predeceased by his father.'
