Meaning of 'avert'

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Meaning of ‘avert’

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avert

verb

to turn away or aside

Example: "They averted their eyes when the King entered."

Synonyms: turn away

verb

to prevent the occurrence of

Example: "We will try to avert disaster by being better prepared."

Synonyms: debar

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