Hyphenation of preempt

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word preempt? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

pre-empt

Definitions of preempt:

1.	A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
2.	Acquire for oneself before others can do so
3.	Take the place of or have precedence over Live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour Discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor
4.	Gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)
5.	Make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

Synonyms of preempt:

verb	get, acquire
verb	bid, call

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

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