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    obviate
    /ˈɒbvɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. remove (a need or difficulty): "the presence of roller 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. OBVIATE meaning: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.

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

  6. 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]

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Jun 6, 2017 · 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.

  10. obviate meaning, definition, what is obviate: to prevent or avoid a problem or the nee...: Learn more.

  11. Obviate Definition. ŏbvē-āt. obviated, obviates, obviating. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. obviated, obviates, obviating. To do away with or prevent by effective measures. Webster's New World. To make unnecessary. The tall hedge obviated the need for a window shade. Webster's New World.