forestall

Words with a similar base: forestall

'forestall'

[prevent.v.01] as in: keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Examples:
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

'forestall'

[anticipate.v.02] as in: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Origins

					forestall (English)
├── forestallen (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── forestalle (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── foresteall (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│           ├── fore- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│           └── steall (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── forstal (Middle English (1100-1500))

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