Synonyms for prevented

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pri-vent

Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈvɛnt

Définition of prevented

Origin : early 15c., "act in anticipation of," from Latin praeventus, past participle of praevenire "come before, anticipate, hinder," in Late Latin also "to prevent," from prae "before" (see pre-) + venire "to come" (see venue). Originally literal; sense of "anticipate to hinder" was in Latin, but not recorded in English until 1540s.

adj obviated

Example sentences :

Often they wished to go to a place, but were prevented, as Paul writes, Rom.
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part III] » by Benedict of Spinoza

Of course this could be prevented by moving the camp out of range of this hill.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

He was prevented from replying by the approach of Simba at the head of eight of the askaris.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

"My dear sir," the stranger exclaimed, but John prevented him from saying any more.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

I could have prevented it, maybe, if I hadn't been so taken up with my own affairs.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

They prevented them from growing hard, grasping, and discontented with their lot.
Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield

But how could any political discretion on the part of the ruling classes have prevented this?
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

I was prevented from doing this immediately by difficulties in the Protium Works.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

This prevented our table from getting the reputation of being funny or frivolous.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

Will you not, in this case, be prevented from corresponding either with Miss Howe, or with me?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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