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отвести́ — meaning in English

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English meaning

allot verb To give out or assign a share of something to each person or purpose.
avert verb To prevent something bad from happening.
divert verb To change the direction or course of something.

Senses

отвести́ is used for these senses in English:

allot (transitive) To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.
avert (transitive) To turn aside or away.

avert — full definition

verb To prevent something bad from happening.
verb To turn one's eyes or attention away from something.

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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”.

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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