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Averted Avert A‧Vert əˈvɜːt ɜːrt Verb Transitive 1to

Front avert
Back a‧vert /əˈvɜːt $ -ɜːrt/ verb [transitive]
1to prevent something unpleasant from happening:
The tragedy could have been averted if the crew had followed safety procedures.
2avert your eyes/gaze etc to look away from something so that you do not see it:
Henry averted his eyes as she undressed.

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