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    ob·vi·ate
    /ˈäbvēˌāt/

    verb

    • 1. remove (a need or difficulty): "the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains"

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  2. The meaning of OBVIATE is to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary. How to use obviate in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. OBVIATE definition: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.

  4. To obviate means to eliminate the need for something or to prevent something from happening. If you want to obviate the possibility of a roach infestation, clean your kitchen regularly.

  5. OBVIATE meaning: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.

  6. Obviate definition: to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary. See examples of OBVIATE used in a sentence.

  7. To obviate something such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary. [formal] Our old-fashioned push-mower, for instance, obviates the needs for extension leads. [VERB noun] This deferral would obviate pressure on the rouble exchange rate. [VERB noun]

  8. Define obviate. obviate synonyms, obviate pronunciation, obviate translation, English dictionary definition of obviate. tr.v. ob·vi·at·ed , ob·vi·at·ing , ob·vi·ates To keep from happening or render unnecessary.

  9. verb. /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ obviate something (formal) Verb Forms. to remove a problem or the need for something synonym preclude This new evidence obviates the need for any further enquiries. Disaster was obviated by the opening of the reserve parachute. Take your English to the next level.

  10. obviate something to remove a problem or the need for something synonym preclude. This new evidence obviates the need for any further enquiries. Disaster was obviated by the opening of the reserve parachute.

  11. To obviate something such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'obviate' American English: ɒbvieɪtBritish English: ɒbvieɪt. More. Conjugations of 'obviate' present simple: I obviate, you obviate [...] past simple: I obviated, you obviated [...] past participle: obviated. More.

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