forerun

UK
/ˈfɔːrərʌn/
US
/ˈfɔrərʌn/
forerunverb
foreran
Past Simple
forerun
Past Participle
forerunning
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔːrərʌn/
US
/ˈfɔrərʌn/
Translations
The invention of the telegraph foreran the development of modern communication.
Изобретение телеграфа предшествовало развитию современной связи.
Definitions
To precede in time or order.
The invention of the telegraph foreran the development of the telephone.
To be a sign or warning of something to come.
Dark clouds foreran the approaching storm.
Synonyms
pave the way
usher in