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subvene

[ suhb-veen ]

verb (used without object)

, sub·vened, sub·ven·ing.
  1. to arrive or occur as a support or relief.

subvene

/ səbˈviːn /

verb

  1. rare.
    intr to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of subvene1

1750–60; < Latin subvenīre, equivalent to sub- sub- + venīre to come
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Word History and Origins

Origin of subvene1

C18: from Latin subvenīre, from venīre to come

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