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forestall

/f/oU/r'st/O/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    verb.social

    Synonyms forbid foreclose preclude prevent

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

    verb.social

    Synonyms anticipate counter foresee

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To take beforehand, or in advance; to anticipate.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

forest godforest red gumforest tent caterpillarforestaffforestageforestalforestallerforestallingforestayforestedforesterforestick

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