prevent

[ pri-vent ]

/ prɪˈvɛnt /

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verb (used with object)

to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.

to hinder or stop from doing something: There is nothing to prevent us from going.

Archaic. to act ahead of; forestall.

Archaic. to precede.

Archaic. to anticipate.

verb (used without object)

to interpose a hindrance: He will come if nothing prevents.

Origin of prevent

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin praeventus (past participle of praevenīre “to anticipate”), equivalent to prae- pre- + ven- (stem of venīre come) + -tus past participle suffix

SYNONYMS FOR prevent

1 obstruct, forestall, preclude, obviate, thwart.

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ANTONYMS FOR prevent

1 help, assist.

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synonym study for prevent

1. Prevent, hamper, hinder, impede refer to different degrees of stoppage of action or progress. To prevent is to stop something effectually by forestalling action and rendering it impossible: to prevent the sending of a message. To hamper is to clog or entangle or put an embarrassing restraint upon: to hamper preparations for a trip. To hinder is to keep back by delaying or stopping progress or action: to hinder the progress of an expedition. To impede is to make difficult the movement or progress of anything by interfering with its proper functioning: to impede a discussion by demanding repeated explanations.

OTHER WORDS FROM prevent

pre·vent·a·ble, pre·vent·i·ble, adjectivepre·vent·a·bil·ty, nounpre·vent·ing·ly, adverbnon·pre·vent·a·ble, adjective

non·pre·vent·i·ble, adjectivequa·si-pre·vent·ed, adjectiveun·pre·vent·a·ble, adjectiveun·pre·vent·ed, adjectiveun·pre·vent·i·ble, adjective

Words nearby prevent

prevarication, prevaricator, prévenance, prevenient, prevenient grace, prevent, prevent defense, preventer, prevention, preventive, preventive dentistry

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Example sentences from the Web for prevent

Prevent disordered eating, then, and you can prevent eating disorders.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
If we want to prevent others from your fate, we need to stop being so passive on these issues.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen|Parker Molloy|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In 1956, Balenciaga and Givenchy banned the press from viewing their collections for a month to prevent counterfeiting.
The Big Business of Fashion Counterfeits|Lizzie Crocker|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We reserve the right to any legal action to prevent new pranks of the kind.
When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information.
CIA Agents Assess: How Real Is ‘Homeland’?|Chuck Cogan, John MacGaffin|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He thought that no objection had been offered of any force to prevent the commitment of the memorial.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
Now you will no longer dare to prevent me from claiming my rights or dispute my legal title.
The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II (of 2)|Alexandre Dumas pre
Burial became too gigantic a labor, and John and Simon ordered the bodies thrown over the walls to prevent pestilence.
The City of Delight|Elizabeth Miller
If sufficient care be taken to prevent their entrance, the contraction of the disease can be absolutely prevented.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)|Grant Hague
And Robineau heaved a sigh—which did not prevent his finishing his ice.
The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)|Charles Paul de Kock

British Dictionary definitions for prevent

prevent

/ (prɪˈvɛnt) /

verb

(tr) to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action

(tr often foll by from) to keep (someone from doing something); hinder; impede

(intr) to interpose or act as a hindrance

(tr) archaic to anticipate or precede

Derived forms of prevent

preventable or preventible, adjectivepreventability or preventibility, nounpreventably or preventibly, adverb

Word Origin for prevent

C15: from Latin praevenīre, from prae before + venīre to come

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释义	prevent [ pri-vent ] / prɪˈvɛnt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prevent ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed. to hinder or stop from doing something: There is nothing to prevent us from going. Archaic. to act ahead of; forestall. Archaic. to precede. Archaic. to anticipate. verb (used without object) to interpose a hindrance: He will come if nothing prevents. Origin of prevent 1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin praeventus (past participle of praevenīre “to anticipate”), equivalent to prae- pre- + ven- (stem of venīre come) + -tus past participle suffix SYNONYMS FOR prevent 1 obstruct, forestall, preclude, obviate, thwart. SEE SYNONYMS FOR prevent ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR prevent 1 help, assist. SEE ANTONYMS FOR prevent ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for prevent 1. Prevent, hamper, hinder, impede refer to different degrees of stoppage of action or progress. To prevent is to stop something effectually by forestalling action and rendering it impossible: to prevent the sending of a message. To hamper is to clog or entangle or put an embarrassing restraint upon: to hamper preparations for a trip. To hinder is to keep back by delaying or stopping progress or action: to hinder the progress of an expedition. To impede is to make difficult the movement or progress of anything by interfering with its proper functioning: to impede a discussion by demanding repeated explanations. OTHER WORDS FROM prevent pre·vent·a·ble, pre·vent·i·ble, adjectivepre·vent·a·bil·ty, nounpre·vent·ing·ly, adverbnon·pre·vent·a·ble, adjective non·pre·vent·i·ble, adjectivequa·si-pre·vent·ed, adjectiveun·pre·vent·a·ble, adjectiveun·pre·vent·ed, adjectiveun·pre·vent·i·ble, adjective Words nearby prevent prevarication, prevaricator, prévenance, prevenient, prevenient grace, prevent, prevent defense, preventer, prevention, preventive, preventive dentistry Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prevent Prevent disordered eating, then, and you can prevent eating disorders. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST If we want to prevent others from your fate, we need to stop being so passive on these issues. Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen\|Parker Molloy\|January 1, 2015\|DAILY BEAST In 1956, Balenciaga and Givenchy banned the press from viewing their collections for a month to prevent counterfeiting. The Big Business of Fashion Counterfeits\|Lizzie Crocker\|December 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We reserve the right to any legal action to prevent new pranks of the kind. When Countries Lose Their Shit Over American Movies\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This material has been reviewed by the CIA to prevent the disclosure of classified information. CIA Agents Assess: How Real Is ‘Homeland’?\|Chuck Cogan, John MacGaffin\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He thought that no objection had been offered of any force to prevent the commitment of the memorial. Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)\|Thomas Hart Benton Now you will no longer dare to prevent me from claiming my rights or dispute my legal title. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II (of 2)\|Alexandre Dumas pre Burial became too gigantic a labor, and John and Simon ordered the bodies thrown over the walls to prevent pestilence. The City of Delight\|Elizabeth Miller If sufficient care be taken to prevent their entrance, the contraction of the disease can be absolutely prevented. The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.)\|Grant Hague And Robineau heaved a sigh—which did not prevent his finishing his ice. The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)\|Charles Paul de Kock British Dictionary definitions for prevent prevent / (prɪˈvɛnt) / verb (tr) to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action (tr often foll by from) to keep (someone from doing something); hinder; impede (intr) to interpose or act as a hindrance (tr) archaic to anticipate or precede Derived forms of prevent preventable or preventible, adjectivepreventability or preventibility, nounpreventably or preventibly, adverb Word Origin for prevent C15: from Latin praevenīre, from prae before + venīre to come Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to prevent prohibit, rule out, thwart, forbid, restrict, hamper, halt, forestall, avoid, restrain, hinder, avert, stop, impede, inhibit, bar, preclude, counter, limit, block
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prevent

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of prevent

SYNONYMS FOR prevent

ANTONYMS FOR prevent

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OTHER WORDS FROM prevent

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British Dictionary definitions for prevent

verb

Derived forms of prevent

Word Origin for prevent

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