FORFEND - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

prevent the occurrence of

Example: prevent from happening; Let's avoid a confrontation; head off a confrontation; avert a strike

Synonyms

Head off, Avert, Forfend, Deflect, Avoid

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "forfend" comes from Middle English forfenden.

🔗 Related Words

for – A related word in the same word family.

fend – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales show how creatively Middle English speakers mixed vocabularies.

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