subvene
[ suhb-veen ]
verb (used without object),sub·vened, sub·ven·ing.
to arrive or occur as a support or relief.
Origin of subvene
1Words Nearby subvene
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British Dictionary definitions for subvene
subvene
/ (səbˈviːn) /
verb
(intr) rare to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something
Origin of subvene
1C18: from Latin subvenīre, from venīre to come
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