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prevents

[/prɪˈvɛnts/]
verb
previne
1. to stop something from happening or to keep someone from doing something
This vaccine prevents disease.
Esta vacina previne a doença.
2. to hinder or obstruct
The fence prevents access to the property.
A cerca previne o acesso à propriedade.
Synonyms
stopsblockshindersavoidsimpedesobstructs
Antonyms
allowspermitsenablesencouragesfacilitates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
previne
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
previne
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
previne
standard usage
Portugal
previne
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

prevent someone from doing something
prevention is better than cure
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