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| Scrabble UK | (12 Points) | |
| Words With Friends | (15 Points) |
Prevent
prɪˈvɛnt
Prevent definitions
verb
prevent
prevented
preventing
prevents
- keep (something) from happening
"action must be taken to prevent further accidents"
stop put a stop to avert nip in the bud fend off turn aside stave off ward off head off shut out block intercept halt arrest check stay- stop (someone) from doing something
"locks won't prevent a determined burglar from getting in"
- (of God) go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help