Difference between Prevent and Preclude

PREVENT vs PRECLUDE: VERB

To make impossible, as by action taken in advance; prevent. : prevent.
To exclude or prevent (someone) from a given condition or activity.
To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.
To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.

To interpose a hindrance, especially an insurmountable obstacle; interpose an effectual check; hinder.
To come beforehand; come before others, or before the usual time.
Synonyms To preclude, bar, debar.
To keep from existing or occurring; render impossible.
Keep from happening or arising
Make impossible
To hinder from action by the opposition of obstacles; impede; restrain; check; preclude: generally followed by from.
To take previous measures against; hence, to frustrate; disappoint; evade; escape.
To go before; be earlier than; anticipate; forestall.

To close; stop up; shut; prevent access to.
To shut out; hinder by excluding; prevent; impede.
To prevent by anticipative action; render in-effectual or unsuccessful; hinder the action of.
Synonyms To prevent, bar, debar, prohibit.
Keep from happening or arising
Make impossible

Stop, Minimize, Stem, Dissuade, Protect, Thwart, Avert, Discourage, Avoid, Deter, Foreclose, Keep, Forbid, Preclude, Forestall

Disqualify, Impede, Obviate, Hinder, Prohibits, Deter, Prevents, Discourage, Prohibit, Close out, Rule out, Foreclose, Forestall, Prevent, Forbid

Stop, Minimize, Stem, Dissuade, Protect, Thwart, Avert, Discourage, Avoid, Deter, Foreclose, Keep, Forbid, Preclude, Forestall

Negate, Disqualify, Impede, Obviate, Hinder, Prohibits, Deter, Discourage, Prohibit, Close out, Rule out, Foreclose, Forestall, Prevent, Forbid

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This will prevent gaps in your health coverage.
The overlays are made of heavy stainless steel to prevent corrosion and are applied to the ATM using strong adhesives to prevent vandalism.
This would reduce unnecessary duplication, prevent wasting the time of additional participants and prevent exposing additional participants to unnecessary burden.
The secret is the cleanser neutralizes bacteria to prevent acne and removes dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores, all while exfoliating.
They prevent spread of germs and disease, prevent ill health from exposure to contamination and meet the basic human needs of employees.
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It does not, however, prevent interim approval if necessary to prevent irreparable harm to the estate.
This will prevent scratches and help prevent spills that can cause a need for extra cleaning.

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Application of Equitable Principles Preclude a Predictable Outcome?
Space constraints preclude outlining each experiment in detail.
This shall not preclude the correction of errors.
And choosing one does not preclude using another.
Congress intended to preclude other methods of enforcement.
Will Not Preclude a Finding of Gross Negligence.
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This would preclude the displacement issue described above.
It does not preclude calling at times after that date or preclude multiple dates on which a call may be exercised.