The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
PREVENES
Verb
prevenes
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prevene
Source: Wiktionary
PREVENE
Pre*vene", v. t. & i. Etym: [F. prévenir, L. praevenire. See Prevent.]
Definition: To come before; to anticipate; hence, to hinder; to prevent. [Obs.] Philips.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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