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1. prevent

verb. ['prɪˈvɛnt, priːˈvɛnt'] keep from happening or arising; make impossible.

Etymology

  • prevent (English)
  • preventen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • praeventus (Latin)

2. prevent

verb. ['prɪˈvɛnt, priːˈvɛnt'] stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.

Etymology

  • prevent (English)
  • preventen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • praeventus (Latin)
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