How to pronounce“prevent”in English
verbIPA/pɹɪˈvɛnt/
Syllablespre·vent
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verb
To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
“I brush my teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay.”
verb
To take preventative measures.
“I think you must be mad, and she shall not have a glimpse of it while I'm here to prevent!”
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