Prevene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prevene is a verb meaning (obsolete) To come before; to anticipate.
Meaning
(obsolete) To come before; to anticipate.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To hinder or prevent.
Example Sentences
If Thy indulgent Care / Had not preven'd, among unbody'd Shades / I now had wander'd
Word Forms
- prevenes
- prevening
- prevened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prevent, forecome, prefigure, forestall, preoccupate, anticipate.
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