Prevent ( verb , verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Prevent ( verb )

To keep from happening; hinder.

Origin:

Middle english preveinen, from anglo-french prevenir, from latin praevenire, from prae- pre- + venire to come.

Examples:

1. He prevented the accident from happening.
2. She prevented the fire from spreading.
3. He prevented the thief from stealing.
4. She prevented the disease from spreading.
5. He prevented the enemy from winning.

(As a verb)

Prevent ( verb )

To keep from happening; hinder.

Origin:

Middle english preveinen, from anglo-french prevenir, from latin praevenire, from prae- pre- + venire to come.

Examples:

1. He prevented the accident from happening.
2. She prevented the fire from spreading.
3. He prevented the thief from stealing.
4. She prevented the disease from spreading.
5. He prevented the enemy from winning.

(As a verb)

Prevent ( verb )

To keep from happening; hinder.

Origin:

Middle english preveinen, from anglo-french prevenir, from latin praevenire, from prae- pre- + venire to come.

Examples:

1. He prevented the accident from happening.
2. She prevented the fire from spreading.
3. He prevented the thief from stealing.
4. She prevented the disease from spreading.
5. He prevented the enemy from winning.