Forestall means to prevent something by taking action in advance.
Forestall bedeutet, etwas durch vorausgehende Maßnahmen zu verhindern.
| Word | forestall |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | prevent by taking action in advance. |
| Sentence | By setting up a prenuptial agreement, the prospective bride and groom hoped to forestall any potential arguments about money in the event of a divorce. |
Tags: psat
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