BabelNet

bn:00090033v

Verb Concept

prevent keep

Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state WordNet 3.0

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Stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To avoid the occurrence of an event; to stop from doing something or being in a certain state. OmegaWiki

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). Wiktionary

We must prevent the cancer from spreading WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

His snoring kept me from falling asleep WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Keep the child from eating the marbles WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

prevent, keep

Wiktionary

prevent

OmegaWiki

prevent