prevent

[pri-vent] / prɪˈvɛnt /

VERB

keep from happening or continuing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert avoid bar block counter forbid forestall halt hamper hinder impede inhibit limit preclude prohibit put an end to restrain restrict rule out stop thwart ward off

STRONG

anticipate arrest baffle balk check chill cool cork counteract dam debar foil forfend frustrate intercept interdict interrupt obstruct obviate repress retard

WEAK

dead-end defend against head off hold back hold off keep lid on nip in the bud put a stop to shut out stave off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow approve assist continue encourage facilitate forward free help let go open permit promote push release support

STRONG

abet heat liberate warm

WEAK

cause

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It added it was taking steps to "strengthen current safeguards" to prevent "unauthorised use of intellectual property and likeness by users".

From Barron's

Property website Rightmove said U.K. house prices in February were virtually flat on month as a high choice of homes for sale and steadying buyer activity prevented a rise.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are taking steps to strengthen current safeguards as we work to prevent the unauthorised use of intellectual property and likeness by users."

From BBC

The mere existence of a credible nuclear force prevents adversaries from contemplating attacks they would otherwise consider.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Hamas-run Interior Ministry said it was working to prevent the presence of armed men inside hospitals and had deployed police to monitor the facilities and take legal action.

From The Wall Street Journal

prevent

Example Sentences

Related Words