avert in German
avert in German is abwenden, verhindern — avert means to prevent something bad from happening.
avert in German
abwenden
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
abwenden
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
verhindern
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
What does "avert" mean?
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verb To prevent something bad from happening.
"Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident."
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verb To turn one's eyes or attention away from something.
"She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic."
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avert in a sentence
- Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident.
- The last-minute deal averted a strike.
- She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic.
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What is "avert" in German?
"avert" in German is abwenden, verhindern. avert means: To prevent something bad from happening.
How do you use "avert" in a sentence?
Example: "Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident." In German, "avert" is abwenden, verhindern.
Are there other ways to say "avert" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "avert": abwenden, verhindern.
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