Synonyms

1. keep

Sentence Examples

1. The dim light would prevent him from seeing how pale she had gone.
2. He is unlikely to be able to prevent us leaving if we wish to, is he now?
3. I suddenly remember the line of doctors at the Cajundome in Lafayette, checking vital signs, poking me as they looked for infections and god knew what, probing me with needles to prevent new ones.
4. Coach Oliver wanted to meet with Abby the night she died, to pass Striker and prevent her from exposing the entire situation.
5. She heard his shuddering intake of breath as her arms circled his neck, and it was all she could do to prevent herself from pulling away from him at once.
6. Then again, perhaps he did his best to prevent himself from feeling that sort of bond.
7. A violent shiver tore through her, and she clamped her mouth shut to prevent her teeth from chattering.
8. Exactly what the Alliance worked to prevent from happening.
9. Working in a diner would prevent a clean and spiffy appearance.
10. The population who lived in the streets leading to the crossings were gone, the streets were empty, and there were no government troops lined up to prevent them from crossing.