pre·clude (pr -kl d )tr.v. pre·clud·ed, pre·clud·ing, pre·cludes 1. To make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent. See Synonyms at prevent. 2. To exclude or prevent (someone) from a given condition or activity: Modesty precludes me from accepting the honor.
[Latin praecl dere : prae-, pre- + claudere, to close.]
pre·clu sive (-kl s v, -z v) adj. pre·clu sive·ly adv. |
preclude Verb [-cluding, -cluded] Formal to make impossible to happen [Latin prae before + claudere to close]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | preclude - keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"make unnecessary, save - make unnecessary an expenditure or effort; "This will save money"; "I'll save you the trouble"; "This will save you a lot of time" deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, avert, stave off, ward off, avoid, debar, obviate - prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" frustrate, queer, scotch, thwart, foil, baffle, bilk, cross, spoil - hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent" kibosh, stop, block, halt - stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process" | | 2. | preclude - make impossible, especially beforehand |
preclude verb 1. rule out, put a stop to, obviate, make impossible, make impracticable
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