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Definition of Obviate
1. Verb. Do away with.
Exact synonyms: Eliminate, Rid Of
Specialized synonyms: Close Out, Preclude, Rule Out
Antonyms: Necessitate
Derivative terms: Obviation
Specialized synonyms: Close Out, Preclude, Rule Out
Antonyms: Necessitate
Derivative terms: Obviation
2. Verb. Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening. "Avert a strike"
Exact synonyms: Avert, Avoid, Debar, Deflect, Fend Off, Forefend, Forfend, Head Off, Stave Off, Ward Off
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Generic synonyms: Forbid, Foreclose, Forestall, Preclude, Prevent
Derivative terms: Avertable, Avertible, Avoidable, Obviation
Definition of Obviate
1. v. t. To meet in the way.
Definition of Obviate
1. to prevent or eliminate by effective measures [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES] : OBVIABLE [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obviate
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