to act in anticipation of (an event or a fixed time) ; b. · to anticipate (a need, objection, etc.) ; c. · to precede.
to prevent/to stop/to avoid: To prevent/stop/avoid (something) from (happening): Vaccination will prevent the spread of the disease.
stop 阻止… + O + from N/ V-ing · keep 阻止…/讓…免於… · prevent 阻止…;使…無法… · protect 保護…免於…
to be in readiness for (something, such as an occasion) ; b · to meet or satisfy in advance ; c · to act ahead of ; d · to go or arrive before.
Generally, to prevent means to stop something from happening BEFORE it happens. To stop something usually means to stop something already
Synonyms for PREVENT: avert, preclude, avoid, forestall, obviate, help, escape, provide; Antonyms of PREVENT: assist, aid, facilitate, promote, encourage,