preempts

noun

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

verb

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

take the place of or have precedence over

acquire for oneself before others can do so

Roots

praepre- · Latin · before, in front emo-empt · Latin · take, buy

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Where does preempts come from?

The word preempts breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -empt, from Latin emo (“take, buy”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.