Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forefend
verb
/fɔːrˈfɛnd/
Definition
To prevent or ward off something undesirable or harmful.
Examples
- He took precautions to forefend any accidents during the experiment.
- They installed security alarms to forefend theft from their property.
- Effective communication can forefend misunderstandings in relationships.
Meaning
Forefend means to take action to stop something bad from happening or to protect against it.
Synonyms
- avert
- prevent
- ward off
- protect
- forestall
