Definition of Prevent

to stop or thwart something from happening

Examples of Prevent in a sentence

“The only true way to prevent being a teenage mother is abstinence,” Sarah’s mother warned her so she would not have sex with her boyfriend.  🔊

Eating healthy foods and getting exercise will help prevent heart disease because both of those things will make your heart strong.  🔊

Bobby wanted to prevent his diarrhea from occurring at work, so he took Tums or Pepto-Bismol right after eating lunch.  🔊

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