predeceases

[US]/ˌpriː.dɪˈsiːz/
[UK]/ˌpriː.dɪˈsiːz/

Translation

v.to die before someone else

Phrases & Collocations

predeceases parent

predeceases spouse

predeceases child

predeceases relative

predeceases heir

predeceases beneficiary

predeceases family

predeceases sibling

predeceases partner

predeceases friend

Example Sentences

he predeceases his father by many years.

the will states that if she predeceases her husband, the estate will go to their children.

it is common for pets to predecease their owners.

he worries that his beloved dog will predecease him.

she was saddened to learn that her friend predeceases her.

many people make plans in case a family member predeceases them.

in some cultures, it is believed that the spirit of the one who predeceases will watch over the living.

the family gathered to discuss what would happen if the matriarch predeceases them.

he left a note stating that he wishes to be buried next to his wife, should she predecease him.

the lawyer explained the implications if the testator predeceases the beneficiaries.

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