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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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Words that Rhyme with Obviate
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- associate
- delineate
- depreciate
- deviate
- differentiate
- differentiate
- emaciate
- enunciate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- expatriate
- expiate
- expropriate
Example sentences of the word 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)