FORESTALLS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word forestalls. (opposite meanings)

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	advance				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price
	aid				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of
	allow				verbv
	verb • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen • consent to, give permission; permit • let have • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain • allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something • afford possibility • allow the other (baseball) team to score • grant as a discount or in exchange • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	assist				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play verb • give help or assistance; be of service • act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function • work for, or be a servant to
	encourage				verbv
	verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to • spur on
	expedite				verbv
	verb • speed up the progress of; facilitate • process fast and efficiently
	help				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • a means of serving verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of • be of use • abstain from doing; always used with a negative • help to some food; help with food or drink • contribute to the furtherance of • take or use • improve; change for the better
	permit				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a legal document giving official permission to do something • the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization • large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies verb • consent to, give permission; permit • make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen • allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting
	promote				verb, adverbv, adv
	verb • contribute to the progress or growth of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece • change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
	support				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant