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Avert /əˈvɜːt/

The meaning and definition of Avert, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To turn aside or away.
    “To avert the eyes from an object.”
  2. To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
    “How can the danger be averted?”
Synonyms forestall

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