Obviate
Do you need the definition of the word obviate. Obviate means to eliminate or to anticipate and prevent. This is a verb. An example of this is to obviate the risk of injury. Synonyms for obviate are to preclude, avert or anticipate. A similar word is to debar.
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Obviate - Definition of Obviate at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Obviate. Word of the Day and Crossword Puzzles. ... Use obviate in a Sentence...
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Definition of obviate from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "Obviate" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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An older but still current meaning, however, is "to avoid an anticipated difficulty." In a sentence like Addressing these issues early can obviate any need for a joint resolution, the need can be perceived as a difficulty - or early consideration can make the resolution unnecessary, in which case any need for is...
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We found 26 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word obviate:; Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "obviate" is defined.; General (24 matching dictionaries);
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Meanings of dissension, archetype, erratum, proletariat, denunciation, obviate, avarice, deluge, peccadillo, panacea ... Meaning of obviate (verb) to make unnecessary; to prevent; to remove an obstacle in advance; Example of obviate; The invention of cars has obviated the use of horse and carriage. A cure for the common...
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Obviate (Vt); Synonyms - Preclude; Avert; Forestall; Counter; Prevent; Get rid of; Do away with. Antonyms - Necessitate; Require; Demand; Cause; Force; Compel; Coerce; Impel. Exude (Vi/Vt); Synonyms - Ooze out; ... Home >> Synonyms and Antonyms >> Synonyms and Antonyms of - Arduous-Deceitful-Obviate-Vogue...
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obviate 1598, "to meet and do away with," from L.L. obviatus, pp. of obviare "act contrary to, go against," from L. obvius "that is in the way, that moves against" (see obvious) ... Look up obviate at Dictionary.com...
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This entry needs pronunciation information. If you are familiar with enPR, IPA, or SAMPA then please add some! ... Infinitive; to obviate ... to obviate (third-person singular simple present obviates, present participle obviating, simple past and past participle obviated)
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