Question

Which word is closest in meaning to forestalled, as it is used in this sentence?

Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak again when the other forestalled him.


deterred

prevented

delayed

anticipated

Answer 1

Answer: Prevent

Explanation: Given as a synonym in the Webster's Dictionary definition

Answer 2

Prevented

Step-by-step explanation:

According to its definition, to forestall is to prevent or stop something from happening. In this case, the rest of the people in the scene stopped Easton when he was about to speak again, making it impossible for him to express his ideas completely.