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prevene Synonyms & Antonyms

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Prevene as a Verb

1

To precede (come before) or anticipate.

2

To hinder, stall, or prevent.

Word Forms & Grammar

prevene (third-person singular simple present prevenes, present participle prevening, simple past and past participle prevened)

Words That Rhyme With Prevene

Origin of Prevene

From French prévenir, Latin praevenire. See prevent.

Prevene: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
MeaningTo precede (come before) or anticipate
Verb formsprevenes, prevening, prevened