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- Dictionaryobviate/ˈɒbvɪeɪt/
verb
- 1. remove (a need or difficulty): "the presence of roller blinds obviated the need for curtains"
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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?
OBVIATE definition: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.
OBVIATE meaning: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.
Obviate definition: to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary. See examples of OBVIATE used in a sentence.
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]
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.
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.
Britannica Dictionary definition of OBVIATE. [+ object] formal. : to make (something) no longer necessary. The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery. : to prevent or avoid (something) The new treatment obviates many of the risks associated with surgery.
To obviate something such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'obviate' American English: ɒbvieɪt British English: ɒbvieɪt. More. Conjugations of 'obviate' present simple: I obviate, you obviate [...] past simple: I obviated, you obviated [...] past participle: obviated. More.
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.
