Prevent implies taking advance measures against something possible or probable Anticipate may imply merely getting ahead of another by being a precursor or forerunner or it may imply checking another's intention by acting first. To stop something from happening or someone from doing something See examples of prevent used in a sentence. Definition of prevent verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. Master the word prevent in english From the american heritage® dictionary of the english language, 5th edition
Intransitive verb to keep (a person or thing) from doing something Intransitive verb to anticipate or counter in advance Intransitive verb to come before Intransitive verb to present an obstacle. Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary
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