AVERT


Meaning of AVERT in English

v.tr. (often foll. by from) 1 turn away (one's eyes or thoughts). 2 prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence). avertable adj. avertible adj.

[ ME f. L avertere (as AB-, vertere vers- turn): partly f. OF avertir f. Rmc ]

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