A future state must needs subvene to prevent the whole edifice from falling into ruin. --Bp. Warburton. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Subvene — Sub*vene , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Subvened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subvening}.] [Pref. sub + L. venire to come. See {Subvention}.] To come under, as a support or stay; to happen. [1913 Webster] A future state must needs subvene to prevent the whole… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subvened — Subvene Sub*vene , v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Subvened}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Subvening}.] [Pref. sub + L. venire to come. See {Subvention}.] To come under, as a support or stay; to happen. [1913 Webster] A future state must needs subvene to prevent the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subvene — /seuhb veen /, v.i., subvened, subvening. to arrive or occur as a support or relief. [1750 60; < L subvenire, equiv. to sub SUB + venire to COME] * * * … Universalium
subvene — [səb vēn′] vi. subvened, subvening [L subvenire, to come to one s assistance, lit., to come up < sub , under + venire, to COME] Rare to happen or come, so as to help … English World dictionary
subvention — [subven′shən, səbven′shən] n. [ME < subvencioun < OFr subvencion < LL subventio] 1. Obs. the act of subvening 2. money granted, as by a government, in support of a study, institution, etc.; subsidy subventionary adj … English World dictionary
subvene — /seuhb veen /, v.i., subvened, subvening. to arrive or occur as a support or relief. [1750 60; < L subvenire, equiv. to sub SUB + venire to COME] … Useful english dictionary
