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Rarestave off
The correct spelling is stave off.
How to pronounce stave off
verb
Say it like: Sta-ve -off
The correct spelling is stave off. To prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert For example: "He drank plenty of orange juice, hoping to stave off the cold making the rounds at the office."
Usage Examples
“He drank plenty of orange juice, hoping to stave off the cold making the rounds at the office.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert
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