Synonyms:
- antecede,
- come before,
- come first,
- front,
- go ahead of,
- go before,
- go in advance,
- have priority,
- head,
- head the table,
- head up,
- kick off,
- lead,
- lead off,
- play first fiddle,
- precede,
- rank,
- rank first,
- rank out,
- rate,
- stand first,
- star,
- take precedence,
- usher in