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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ob•vi•ate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -at•ed, -at•ing. - to think about (something) ahead of time and prevent or make unnecessary:Their plan to go south will obviate the need for warm clothes.
ob•vi•a•tion /ˌɑbviˈeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]See -via-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ob•vi•ate (ob′vē āt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -at•ed, -at•ing. - to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary:to obviate the risk of serious injury.
- Latin obviātus, past participle of obviāre to act contrary to, derivative of obvius; see obvious, -ate1
- 1590–1600
preclude, avert, anticipate. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: obviate /ˈɒbvɪˌeɪt/ vb - (transitive) to avoid or prevent (a need or difficulty)
Etymology: 16th Century: from Late Latin obviātus prevented, past participle of obviāre; see obviousˌobviˈation n USAGE
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 |