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prevent (subjunctive)

verbgeneral useuncommon/ĩˈpɛkɐ/im·pe·ca

Definition

1

Third person singular present subjunctive of the verb 'to prevent'. Used to express wish, possibility, doubt, or indirect command.

Usage examples

“I hope nothing prevents her from coming.”
“It is crucial that the rain does not prevent the event.”

Common combinations

that it preventsdoes not preventso that it preventsif it prevents