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Meaning of 'preclude' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Preclude [ v.]
- To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.
- To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.

Meaning of 'preclude' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . preclude [ v]
Meaning (1):
- keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Example in sentence:
  • My sense of tact forbids an honest answer;
  • Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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