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How to say: prevent

Spelling: Prevent Syllables  prevent
US accent
/pɹɪvˈɛnt/
UK accent
/pɹɪvˈɛnt/
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Definition

Definition — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

e.g. “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”

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