prevent
The origin and history of prevent.
Etymology
From Latin praevenire, "to come before, to anticipate," from prae- ("before") + venire ("to come").
The origin and history of prevent.
From Latin praevenire, "to come before, to anticipate," from prae- ("before") + venire ("to come").
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