prevent

verb

How many syllables in prevent?

There are 2 syllables in the word prevent.

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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:

avert

avoid

baffle

bilk

block

blockade

cross

debar

deflect

embarrass

fend off

foil

forbid

foreclose

forefend

forfend

frustrate

halt

head off

hinder

kibosh

make unnecessary

obstruct

obviate

preclude

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Antonyms for prevent:

advance

affect

be the cause of

beget

bring

bring about

bring on

catalyse

catalyze

cause

compel

create

develop

effect

effectuate

elicit

enact

enkindle

establish

evoke

generate

give rise to

incite

induce

initiate

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