subvene

[ suhb-veen ]

verb (used without object)

, sub·vened, sub·ven·ing.

1. to arrive or occur as a support or relief.

subvene

/ səbˈviːn /

verb

1. rare.
   intr to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something

Word History and Origins

Origin of subvene¹

1750–60; < Latin subvenīre, equivalent to sub- sub- + venīre to come

Word History and Origins

Origin of subvene¹

C18: from Latin subvenīre, from venīre to come