date back
Third Person
dates back
Present Participle
dating back
Past Tense
dated back
Past Participle
dated back
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to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time
- The ancient ruins in the valley date back to the time of the Roman Empire.
- The family heirloom has a rich history, and its origins date back several centuries.
- The traditions of the festival date back to a time when the community was founded.
- The manuscript discovered in the library archives dates back to the medieval period.
- The historic mansion's construction dates back to the early 19th century.