What is another word for took precedence?
Pronunciation: [tˈʊk pɹˈɛsɪdəns] (IPA) 
Took precedence means something was deemed more important or given priority over something else. Some synonyms for this term include: had priority, came first, took precedent, ranked higher, was given precedence, was given priority, was given precedence over, outshined, outweighed, preponderated, was considered more important, held sway. These synonyms are useful when describing situations where a decision had to be made, and one option was chosen over another. They are also helpful when discussing instances where there are competing priorities and decisions need to be made about what to focus on first. Using these synonyms can add variety to your writing and convey the importance of certain decisions or tasks.
