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How to pronounce “prevent

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Pronunciation guide for prevent

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of prevent with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
General David Petraeus & the American Military Adventure in Iraqdo is prevent large controversies from
Definition summary
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

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How to pronounce prevent

General David Petraeus & the American Military Adventure in Iraq

do is prevent large controversies from

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “prevent

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
  • (intransitive, now rare) To take preventative measures. [from 16th c.]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To come before; to precede. [16th–18th c.]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To outdo, surpass. [16th–17th c.]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To be beforehand with; to anticipate.

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