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1. obviate
verb. ['ˈɑːbviːˌeɪt'] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- obviare (Latin)
Rhymes with Obviate
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- associate
- delineate
- depreciate
- deviate
- differentiate
- differentiate
- emaciate
- enunciate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- expatriate
- expiate
- expropriate
Quotes about obviate
1. "By obviating the need to commute, remote work has enabled people to live in cheaper areas and improve their work
/> ife balance."
2. "The goal of medicine is to obviate the need for it."
William Osler, Canadian physician
Sentences with obviate
1. Verb, base form
Most Frigidaire gas oven ranges use sealed burners to obviate the need to raise the range top for cleaning.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
The wireless bridge and powerline bridge both obviate the necessity of stringing Ethernet cable through walls or an attic.
