Preempt Synonyms

prē-ĕmpt
To lay claim to for oneself or as one's right
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. appropriate
  2. arrogate
  3. assume
  4. commandeer
  5. seize
  6. take
  7. usurp
To cause to be busy or in use
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. acquire
  2. obtain
  3. appropriate
  4. displace
  5. seize
  6. engage
  7. monopolize
  8. arrogate
  9. bump
  10. occupy
  11. confiscate
  12. tie-up
  13. sequester
  14. take
  15. usurp
A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. preemptive bid
  2. pre-empt

Words Related to Preempt

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Preempt Sentence Examples

  • I plan on going early so I can preempt a good section of seats for us before the others get there.

  • Are you taking any initiative to preempt being in a scary situation like that again?

  • Another is when you preempt an opponent making an attack on you; this is called preemption from a state of waiting.

  • Talking about how to deal with the rowdy members of out club will preempt today's other topics.

  • The people of the community gathered at the historic building to preempt its demolotion.

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