subvene

[ suh b-veen ]
/ səbˈvin /

verb (used without object), sub·vened, sub·ven·ing.

to arrive or occur as a support or relief.

Origin of subvene

1750–60; < Latin subvenīre, equivalent to sub- sub- + venīre to come

British Dictionary definitions for subvene

subvene
/ (səbˈviːn) /

verb

(intr) rare to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something

Word Origin for subvene

C18: from Latin subvenīre, from venīre to come