verb (v)

• be earlier in time; go back further(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  antecede, antedate, forgo, precede, predate
  Antonym:
  follow, postdate
  

  source: wordnet30
• do without or cease to hold or adhere to(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  dispense with, foreswear, forgo, relinquish, waive
  

  source: wordnet30
• lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive
  Antonym:
  arrogate, claim, lay claim
  

  source: wordnet30
• To quit; to relinquish; to leave.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To go before; to precede; -- used especially in the present and past participles.(verb)

  source: webster1913