Precede (4,2,2)
'precede' is the definition.
(I know that precede can be written as forego)
This is the entire 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 know that precede can be written as lead)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "chain" , "First put down spade, say" , "Actor playing the principal role" , "initiative" , "conductor of electricity" .)
'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 "Serve as preparation, or direct conversation towards" , "prepare in stages" , "Anticipate" , "Serve as introduction to or preparation for" , "Gradually approach" .)