avert


Definition: Meaning of, avert in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈvəːt /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
avert averted averted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
averting averts
[transitive]
  1. to prevent something unpleasant from happening
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  2. avert your eyes/gaze etc to look away from something so that you do not see it
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