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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

forestall

/ˈfɔːrɛstɔːl/ verb · British & US
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What does forestall mean?

verb

to take action to prevent something from happening, especially to prevent a problem or a difficulty from arising. to delay or put off something, especially by taking action beforehand.

Example

"The company forestalled the financial crisis by diversifying its investments."

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