Preempt Past Tense

The past tense of Preempt is preempted.

1. preempt

verb. ['ˈpriːˌɛmpt'] acquire for oneself before others can do so.

Rhymes with Preempt

• attempt
• bumped
• camped
• clamped
• contempt
• cramped
• crimped
• damped
• decamped
• empt
• exempt
• humped
• jumped
• lecompte
• plumped
• prompt
• pumped
• revamped
• tempt

Sentences with preempt

1. Verb, base form
You can preempt automatic closure by simply closing the window before the allotted time.

2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
On the other hand, preferred stockholders have other rights that preempt the rights of common shareholders.

2. preempt

verb. ['ˈpriːˌɛmpt'] make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge.

3. preempt

verb. ['ˈpriːˌɛmpt'] take the place of or have precedence over.

4. preempt

noun. ['ˈpriːˌɛmpt'] a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding.

5. preempt

verb. ['ˈpriːˌɛmpt'] gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land).