What is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in this context?

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Prevent is the correct answer. People were dreading the war and were hoping to prevent it.

Ykaganovich answered Apr 9, 2018

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to avert is to prevent something from happening or prevent someone from doing something.

BrezzaP answered Apr 11, 2018

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