Words Like PREEMPT

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PREEMPT.

10 Alternative Words Similar to preempt

1 Bid Noun      Synonym Words Like Bid
2 Bidding Noun      Synonym Words Like Bidding
3 Displace Verb      Synonym Words Like Displace
4 Acquire Verb      Synonym Words Like Acquire
5 Call Verb      Synonym Words Like Call
6 Get Verb      Synonym Words Like Get
7 Replace Verb      Synonym Words Like Replace
8 Supercede Verb      Synonym Words Like Supercede
9 Supersede Verb      Synonym Words Like Supersede
10 Supplant Verb      Synonym Words Like Supplant

1 examples of preempt

1 discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor

9 definitions of preempt

1 To settle upon (public land) with a right of preemption, as under the laws of the United States; to take by preëmption.
2 a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
3 make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge
4 acquire for oneself before others can do so
5 take the place of or have precedence over
6 gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
7 To appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others. See Synonyms at appropriate.
8 To take the place of; displace: A special news program preempted the scheduled shows.
9 To have precedence or predominance over: Discussion of the water shortage will preempt the other topics on this week's agenda.
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