pre-empt Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- annex
- pirate
- press
- take-over
- arrogate
- expropriate
- snatch
- invade
- attach
- commandeer
- assume
- appropriate
Weak:
pre-empt Meaning
Wordnet
pre-empt (n)
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
pre-empt Sentence Examples
- The government took pre-emptive action to avert a potential crisis.
- To pre-empt misunderstandings, we clarified our intentions beforehand.
- The company pre-empted competitors by launching their product early.
- The diplomat's speech was designed to pre-empt objections from other nations.
- The burglar planned to pre-empt the alarm system by cutting the power.
- The athlete pre-empted her opponents by starting the race with a burst of speed.
- To pre-empt rumors, the organization issued an official statement.
- The fundraiser sought donations to pre-empt any shortfall in funding.
- The project pre-empted any delays by securing all necessary permits in advance.
- The pre-emptive strike was intended to prevent a larger-scale conflict.
FAQs About the word pre-empt
a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
seize, grab, claim, occupy, confiscate, steal, usurp, convert, annex, pirate
No antonyms found.
The government took pre-emptive action to avert a potential crisis.
To pre-empt misunderstandings, we clarified our intentions beforehand.
The company pre-empted competitors by launching their product early.
The diplomat's speech was designed to pre-empt objections from other nations.
