Meaning Of The Word Prevent
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Prevent Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Prevent?
prevent
verb: To prevent someone from doing something means to make it impossible for them to do it. verb: To prevent something means to ensure that it does not happen. prevent in American English to act in anticipation of (an event or a fixed time) to interpose an obstacle intransitive verb: to interpose a hindrance transitive verb: to keep from occurring; avert; hinder prevent in British English verb: to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action |
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