/impeˈðiɾ/
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Translation
to prevent, to stop
Word origin
From Latin impedire ('to entangle, hinder'), literally 'to shackle the feet', from in- plus pes, pedis ('foot').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- impedire
- English cognates
- impede, impediment
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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Nothing can prevent my daughter from being happy.
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The rain is not going to stop our party.
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The father wanted to prevent his son from leaving.
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We must prevent something bad from happening on the street.
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The police try to prevent them from entering the bank.
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