Subvene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Subvene is a verb meaning (intransitive) To arrive or happen so as to help or support.
Meaning
(intransitive) To arrive or happen so as to help or support.
More Meanings
- (transitive, rare) To subsidize or defray.
Example Sentences
A future state must needs subvene to prevent the whole edifice from falling into ruin.
Word Forms
- subvenes
- subvening
- subvened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subventionize, survene, support, subvent, advene, subsidize.
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