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prevent artinya

mencegah

/pɹəˈvɛnt/UK/pɹɪˈvɛnt/

prevent in Indonesian: mencegah. In English, prevent means to stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

Indonesian words for prevent

to keep from happening — see also forestall, avert, ward off, impede
mencegah

English meaning of prevent

  1. verb To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).
  2. verb To take preventative measures.
  3. verb To come before; to precede.
  4. verb To outdo, surpass.

Full definition of prevent

prevent in a sentence

  • I brush my teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay.
  • Barriers have been put up to prevent more people (from) entering the stadium.

Synonyms of prevent

prevent in other languages

Questions about prevent in Indonesian

What is the meaning of prevent in Indonesian?
Prevent in Indonesian is mencegah.
Apa arti prevent?
Prevent: mencegah.
What does prevent mean in English?
Prevent means to stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

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