How Do You Spell FORESTALL?

Pronunciation: [fɔːstˈɔːl] (IPA)

Forestall is a verb which means to prevent or hinder an action from happening. The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is spelled as /fɔːrˈstɔːl/ where the "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as "aw" sound and the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as "uh". It is derived from the Old English word "foresteallan" which meant to intercept or waylay. Correct spelling of this word can forestall any confusion or misunderstanding while writing or communicating.

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FORESTALL Meaning and Definition

  1. Forestall, as a verb, refers to the act of taking preventative measures or actions to prevent something from happening or to delay or hinder its occurrence. It is derived from the combination of the Middle English words "for-", meaning "before," and "stall," referring to a place of business or market.

    In a literal sense, to forestall is often used to describe obstructing or impeding actions taken to thwart an anticipated event, especially an unfavorable one. This can involve preemptively blocking or hindering someone's progress, intentions, or plans. It can also involve taking early action to prevent an undesirable outcome or to gain an advantage over others.

    Figuratively, forestalling can refer to gaining a competitive edge by being the first to undertake or introduce something. It is often used to describe the act of surpassing others' efforts or taking the initiative in order to secure a desired position or outcome.

    In essence, forestalling involves taking advance action to either prevent an unwelcome event from occurring or to gain an advantage in a particular situation. It emphasizes a proactive approach to mitigating risks, outperforming competitors, or achieving desired goals by acting before others have the opportunity to act.

  2. To buy goods before they are brought to stall or the market where they are to be sold; to anticipate; to take beforehand.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FORESTALL

The word "forestall" originated from Middle English, where it was spelled "forestallen". It combines two elements: "fore-" which comes from the Old English word "fore", meaning "before" or "in front of", and "stall" which comes from the Old English word "stallian", meaning "to place" or "to set up". The term originally meant "to hinder or obstruct by placing obstacles in advance" or "to prevent by taking precautionary measures". Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the idea of anticipating or precluding something to gain an advantage.

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Conjugate verb Forestall

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have forestalled
you would have forestalled
he/she/it would have forestalled
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they would have forestalled
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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they would have been forestalling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would forestall
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be forestalling
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FUTURE

I will forestall
you will forestall
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we will forestall
they will forestall

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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you will be forestalling
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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you forestall
we let´s forestall

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to forestall

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was forestalling
you were forestalling
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we were forestalling
they were forestalling

PAST PARTICIPLE

forestalled

PAST PERFECT

I had forestalled
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they had forestalled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been forestalling
you had been forestalling
he/she/it had been forestalling
we had been forestalling
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PRESENT

I forestall
you forestall
he/she/it forestalls
we forestall
they forestall

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am forestalling
you are forestalling
he/she/it is forestalling
we are forestalling
they are forestalling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

forestalling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have forestalled
you have forestalled
he/she/it has forestalled
we have forestalled
they have forestalled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been forestalling
you have been forestalling
he/she/it has been forestalling
we have been forestalling
they have been forestalling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it forestall

SIMPLE PAST

I forestalled
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