prevent
/prɪˈvɛnt/
pre · vent
prɪ · ˈvɛnt
English Definition
v. to stop something from happening
Significado en Español
prevenir, impedir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngăn chặn, phòng ngừa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “prevent”:
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A
encourage
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B
allow
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C
cause
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D
avert
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D — avert.
“prevent” means v. to stop something from happening
Common questions about “prevent”
What does “prevent” mean?
prevent — v. to stop something from happening. In Chinese: 阻止，预防.
How do you pronounce “prevent”?
prevent is pronounced /prɪˈvɛnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · vent.
Is “prevent” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. prevent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
