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subvene

[suh b-veen]
verb (used without object), sub·vened, sub·ven·ing.
  1. to arrive or occur as a support or relief.
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Origin of subvene

1750–60; < Latin subvenīre, equivalent to sub- sub- + venīre to come
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British Dictionary definitions for subvene

subvene

verb
  1. (intr) rare to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something
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Word Origin

C18: from Latin subvenīre, from venīre to come
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