English to English verb
1 |
keep from happening or arising; make impossible |  | Example: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
source: wordnet30
2 |
stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state |  | Example: We must prevent the cancer from spreading His snoring kept me from falling asleep Keep the child from eating the marbles
source: wordnet30
3 |
To go before; to precede; hence, to go before as a guide; to direct. |  | source: webster1913
4 |
To come before the usual time. |  | source: webster1913
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