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Meaning of the word avert in English

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avert

US /əˈvɝːt/
UK /əˈvɝːt/
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Verb

1.

turn away (one's eyes or thoughts)

Example:
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She averted her gaze from the disturbing scene.
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He averted his eyes from the bright light.
Synonym:
turn awayturn asideturndivertdeflectshiftswitchredirectreorientsidetrack
2.

prevent (an undesirable occurrence) from happening

Example:
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Timely action can avert a crisis.
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They took steps to avert the disaster.
Synonym:
preventward offforestallprecludeobviatefend offstave offkeep offturn asideturn away
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