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avert in Greek

avert in Greek is αποστρέφω, αποσοβώ, αποτρέπω — avert means to prevent something bad from happening.

avert in Greek

αποστρέφω
verb
Pronounced: apostrefo
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
αποσοβώ
verb
Pronounced: aposovo
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
αποτρέπω
verb
Pronounced: apotrepo
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.

What does "avert" mean?

  1. verb To prevent something bad from happening.
    "Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident."
  2. 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 Greek?

"avert" in Greek is αποστρέφω, αποσοβώ, αποτρέπω. avert means: To prevent something bad from happening.

How do you pronounce αποστρέφω?

"avert" in Greek is αποστρέφω, pronounced "apostrefo".

How do you use "avert" in a sentence?

Example: "Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident." In Greek, "avert" is αποστρέφω, αποσοβώ, αποτρέπω.

Are there other ways to say "avert" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "avert": αποστρέφω, αποσοβώ, αποτρέπω.

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