preclude

[pri-klud]

preclude Definition

• 1. to prevent something from happening or someone from doing something
• 2. to make something impossible

Using preclude: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "preclude" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bad weather precluded us from going on a picnic.

• Example

  His lack of experience precludes him from being considered for the job.

• Example

  The high cost of the product precludes many people from buying it.

preclude Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for preclude

• prevent
• hinder
• obstruct
• impede
• thwart

Antonyms for preclude

• allow
• permit
• facilitate

Phrases with preclude

• preclude from

  to prevent someone from doing something

  Example

  His criminal record precluded him from getting a job.

• preclude the possibility of

  to make something impossible to happen

  Example

  The lack of funding precludes the possibility of starting the project.

• preclude the need for

  to make something unnecessary

  Example

  The new software precludes the need for manual data entry.

Origins of preclude

from Latin 'praecludere', meaning 'to shut off, block up'

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Summary: preclude in Brief

The verb 'preclude' [pri-klud] means to prevent or make something impossible. It is often used in formal contexts and can be replaced by synonyms like 'hinder' or 'obstruct'. Examples include 'The bad weather precluded us from going on a picnic' and 'His lack of experience precludes him from being considered for the job'. Phrases like 'preclude from' and 'preclude the possibility of' are also common.