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obviate: Meaning and Definition of
ob•vi•ate
Pronunciation: (ob'vē-āt"), [key]
— -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.
See also:
- obviate (Thesaurus)
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