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AVERT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Avert.

How to pronounce avert:

UK

Avert - as a verb

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avoiddebardeflectfend offforefendforfendhead offobviatestave offward off

Turn away or aside

Example: "They averted their eyes when the king entered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turn away

Example Sentences

"He tried to avert his eyes from the gruesome scene."
"The driver swerved to avert a collision with the oncoming car."
"We must take action to avert a potential disaster."
"She wore sunglasses to avert the sun's glare."
"The government passed several laws to avert an economic crisis."
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Word Game Points

Is AVERT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, avert is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AVERT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is AVERT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, avert is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AVERT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is AVERT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, avert is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AVERT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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