Definition

To assign a date to something that is earlier than the actual date.

Example

The historian decided to foredate the document to make it seem older than it really was.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know that some people try to foredate their applications to get ahead?

Really? I didn't think that was a common thing to do.

Yeah, it seems kind of unfair to those who submit on time.

Definitely! It's better to be honest and just wait.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foredate → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "date" (from Latin "data", meaning something given or a specific time). The word "foredate" means to date something before a certain time or to indicate an earlier date than the actual one.

Memory Tip

Think of 'before' ('fore-') and 'a specific time' ('date') to remember that 'foredate' means to indicate an earlier time.

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