date back

phrasal-verb
UK: /deɪt bæk/
US: /deɪt bæk/

  1. To have existed since a particular time in the past.

    1. This tradition date back many years ago in our family.
    2. Some of the customs date back to the 18th century, which is very interesting.

  2. To originate or begin at a certain time; to be from a particular time in the past.

    1. The artifacts date back to the Roman era of great achievements.
    2. These buildings date back to the colonial period so they are very old now.

Synonyms

stem descend arise derive originate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "date back" in English means: To have existed since a particular time in the past., To originate or begin at a certain time; to be from a particular time in the past..

The phonetic transcription of "date back" is /deɪt bæk/ in British English and /deɪt bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "date back": stem, descend, arise, derive, originate.

Example usage of "date back": "This tradition date back many years ago in our family.". More examples on the page.