Avert
/ΙΛvΙΛt/
The meaning and definition of Avert, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
βHow can the danger be averted?β
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To turn aside or away.
βTo avert the eyes from an object.β
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Synonyms
forestall
Origin
From Latin avertere.
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