Definition of "prevent"
- verb
To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
To outdo, surpass.
To come before; to precede.
To take preventative measures.
To stop; to keep (from happening).
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To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
To outdo, surpass.
To come before; to precede.
To take preventative measures.
To stop; to keep (from happening).