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prevent
verb
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Divide prevent into syllables:

pre · vent

How to pronounce prevent:

Definition of prevent:

prevent (verb):
to keep from happening or existing
to keep (someone from doing something)

Synonyms for prevent:

forbidstymiethwartbaffleblockhaltsavestopcrosshinder
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Antonyms for prevent:

begetyieldoccasiontriggergenerateenactinduceinspirecompelcause
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