avert (Meaning)
avert (v)
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
turn away or aside
avert (n.)
To turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of; as, how can the danger be averted? To avert his ire.
avert (v. i.)
To turn away.
Synonyms & Antonyms of avert
avert Sentence Examples
- The quick-thinking driver averted a collision by swerving sharply at the last moment.
- The proactive measures taken by the firefighters averted a catastrophic wildfire.
- The skillful surgeon averted a fatal outcome for the patient by performing a daring operation.
- Diplomacy successfully averted an international conflict between the neighboring nations.
- The early warning system averted a tsunami, saving countless lives.
- The politician's clever rhetoric averted a public relations disaster.
- The pacifist's peaceful protests averted violence and fostered dialogue.
- The firefighter's heroic actions averted a gas explosion and prevented further damage.
- The government's financial bailouts averted a national economic collapse.
- The timely intervention of a security guard averted a robbery at the museum.
FAQs About the word avert
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening, turn away or asideTo turn aside, or away; as, to avert the eyes from an object; to ward off, or prevent, the
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facilitate, facilitate, aid,assist, assist, aid, allow, smooth, allow, ease
The quick-thinking driver averted a collision by swerving sharply at the last moment.
The proactive measures taken by the firefighters averted a catastrophic wildfire.
The skillful surgeon averted a fatal outcome for the patient by performing a daring operation.
Diplomacy successfully averted an international conflict between the neighboring nations.
