forestall in Swedish

forestall in Swedish is förekomma — forestall means to prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

forestall in Swedish

förekomma

verb

To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

What does "forestall" mean?

verb To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
verb To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
verb To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
verb To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "forestall" in Swedish?

"forestall" in Swedish is förekomma. forestall means: To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

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