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单词 obviate
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obviate

[ ob-vee-eyt ]
/ ˈɒb viˌeɪt /
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verb (used with object), ob·vi·at·ed, ob·vi·at·ing.

to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury.

Origin of obviate

1590–1600; from Latin obviātus, past participle of obviāre “to act contrary to,” derivative of obvius; see obvious, -ate1

SYNONYMS FOR obviate

preclude, avert, anticipate.
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Words nearby obviate

obumbrate, obv, obverse, obversion, obvert, obviate, obvious, obviously, obvolute, Obwalden, oc-
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British Dictionary definitions for obviate

obviate
/ (ˈɒbvɪˌeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to avoid or prevent (a need or difficulty)

Derived forms of obviate

obviation, noun

Word Origin for obviate

C16: from Late Latin obviātus prevented, past participle of obviāre; see obvious

usage for obviate

Only things that have not yet occurred can be obviated. For example, one can obviate a possible future difficulty, but not one that already exists
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