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To help you avoid using the same word too repetitively, redundantly, recurrently, incessantly, etc., etc.

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Your writing can sound boring if you continually keep repeating the same words. When you create sentences, you can make them more interesting by using words that mean the same as the word you are speaking about. This allows you to add flavor to your writing.

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Synonyms for (verb) forestall

Synonyms: anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter Definition: act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Hypernyms: move, act Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel