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Obviate
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Meaning
Verb
●
To
anticipate
and
prevent
or
bypass
(something which would otherwise have been
necessary
or required).
●
To
avoid
(a future problem or
difficult
situation).
Noun
●
In Linguistics:
Synonym of obviative
Adj
●
In Linguistics:
Synonym of obviative
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Origin
obviate
English
obviare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Negate
Eliminate
Nullify
Ameliorate
Alleviate
Invalidate
Necessitate
Lessen
Preclude
Justify
Circumvent
Allay
Limit
Reduce
Minimize
Remove
Mitigate
Prevent
Address
Avoid
Assuage
Eradicate
Undermine
Resolve
Decrease
Supersede
Diminish
Minimise
Ignore
Trigger
Counter
Require
Avert
Remedy
Entail
Involve
Curb
Relieve
Overcome
Rectify
Counteract
Satisfy
Combat
Tackle
Evade
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