Prevents

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of prevent form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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abortanticipateanticipatearrestavertavert

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"His low salary prevents him from buying the house."

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