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Avert

/əˈvɝt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To turn aside or away..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To turn aside or away.
  2. (transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
  3. (intransitive, archaic) To turn away.

Example Sentences

I averted my eyes while my friend typed in her password.
When atheists and profane persons do hear of so many discordant and contrary opinions in religion, it doth avert them from the church.
How can the danger be averted?
Till ardent prayer averts the public woe.
Indeed, there was some highly questionable jiggery-pokery with couplings and continuous brakes in this agreeable story, which featured Moore Marriott as an old driver who averts a disaster on his last run.
Cold and averting from our neighbour's good.

Synonyms for avert

hinderforestallobviatedeflectavoidstave offfend offhead offward offturn awaydebar

Antonyms for avert

Related Words

stave offobviateavoidturn awayward offdebarhead offdeflectfend offpreventpreventionforestallavoidanceprecludeexcludeshuneschewdeterrefrainavoiding

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does avert mean?

Avert means (transitive) To turn aside or away..

What is a synonym for avert?

Common synonyms include hinder, forestall, obviate, deflect.

What is the opposite of avert?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use avert in a sentence?

I averted my eyes while my friend typed in her password.

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