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1. obviate
verb. ['ˈɑːbviːˌeɪt'] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
Synonyms
- forestall
- foreclose
- forbid
- stave off
- forefend
- avert
- deflect
- forfend
- debar
- avoid
- ward off
- preclude
- fend off
- prevent
Antonyms
- decriminalise
- legalize
- permit
- decriminalize
Etymology
- obviare (Latin)
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Rhymes with Obviate
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- associate
- delineate
- depreciate
- deviate
- differentiate
- differentiate
- emaciate
- enunciate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- expatriate
- expiate
- expropriate
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.
2. obviate
verb. ['ˈɑːbviːˌeɪt'] do away with.
Synonyms
- close out
- eliminate
- preclude
- rid of
Antonyms
- allow
- confront
- validate
- consume
Etymology
- obviare (Latin)