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Definition of obviate verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

obviate

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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Nearby words

obtuse angle noun
obverse noun
obviate verb
obvious adjective
obviously adverb