verb
prevene
Prevene (verb) means to happen before something else, or to act in expectation of it.
verb
1
To happen before something else, or to act in expectation of it.
2
To stop something happening or hold it back.
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Etymology
Taken from French prévenir, which goes back to Latin praevenire. See prevent.
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What is the meaning of prevene?
"prevene" (verb) means to happen before something else, or to act in expectation of it.
What are the different meanings of prevene?
"prevene" has 2 main meanings: 1. To happen before something else, or to act in expectation of it; 2. To stop something happening or hold it back.
