Meaning of come before | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To appear publicly in front of someone superior.
   transitive
2. to be of greater importance (than)
   transitive
3. to be judged, decided or discussed by authority.
   transitive
4. To precede.
   transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“He was summoned to come⟳ before the king.”

“Looking out for your family should come⟳ before making money.”

“Jones' behavior will come⟳ before the board⟳ of directors.”

“F comes before G in the alphabet.”

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