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avert
[ uh-vurt ]
verb (used with object)
- to turn away or aside:
to avert one's eyes.
- to ward off; prevent:
to avert evil;
to avert an accident.
avert
/ əˈɜː /
verb
- to turn away or aside
to avert one's gaze
- to ward off; prevent from occurring
to avert danger
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·· noun
- ··· ··· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of avert1
Example Sentences
“It’s all downhill after you’ve done the WHCD. I mean, is there anything better than making the president of the United States laugh for fifteen minutes? I feel like I helped avert wars.”
Bass has repeatedly lobbied Newsom and other state leaders for a relief package that could avert some or all of the job cuts.
A potential strike by Northern Ireland's teachers was averted this month.
It said he wanted a deal to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert possible military strikes by the US and Israel.
A potential strike by Northern Ireland's teachers has been averted after unions accepted a revised pay offer of 5.5% for 2024/25.
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