Precede (4,2,2)
'precede' is the definition.
(I know that precede can be written as forego)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for forego that I've seen before include "Go without (desirable thing)" , "Get ahead" , "Take precedence" , "Manage without" , "Go without, give up" .)
'precede' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for lead up to that I've seen before include "Gradually approach" , "Serve as preparation, or direct conversation towards" , "prepare in stages" , "Serve as introduction to or preparation for" , "Anticipate" .)