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Definition of obviate verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

obviate

 verb
verb
NAmE//ˈɑbviˌeɪt//
 
obviate something (formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they obviate
 
he / she / it obviates
 
past simple obviated
 
-ing form obviating
 
 
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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.
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