prevent

Meaning

to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example Sentences

Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.

The police worked hard to prevent crime in the city.

Example Expressions

prevent from

Synonyms

stop, avoid, hinder, block, avert, preclude

Entry 1

stop, avoid, hinder, block

Entry 2

stop, avert, hinder, block, preclude

Antonyms

allow, permit, enable, cause

Entry 1

allow, permit, enable, cause

Entry 2

allow, permit, enable

Collocations

prevent disease, prevent accidents, prevent problems, prevent crime, prevent effectively, prevent damage, prevent infection

Entry 1

prevent disease, prevent accidents, prevent problems, prevent crime, prevent effectively

Entry 2

prevent accidents, prevent damage, prevent crime, prevent infection