PREVENT


Meaning of PREVENT in English

vi to come before the usual time.

2. prevent ·vt to be beforehand with; to anticipate.

3. prevent ·vt to go before; to precede; hence, to go before as a guide; to direct.

4. prevent ·vt to intercept; to hinder; to frustrate; to stop; to thwart.

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