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avert

verb

/əˈvɜːrt/

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

avert one's eyes

prevent, avoid, forestall, deter

allow, permit, encourage

avert disaster, avert crisis, avert danger, avert conflict

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation

to provide service or assistance to others

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

To make someone very happy or proud.

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it