prevents Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to stop something from happening. Example Sentence Exposure to the hepatitis virus prevents a person from donating blood. More Example Sentences She prevents mistakes by checking her work. Synonyms stops; hinders; blocks Antonyms allows; permits; enables Hear It! Say It! Write It! prevents Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: