Words Like PREEMPT

We have put together a list of words that are 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 discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor

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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