avoided; avoiding; avoids
Definition of avoid
1a
: to keep away from : shun
They have been avoiding me.
b
: to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of
avoid further delays
c
: to refrain from
avoid overeating
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The first known use of avoid was in the 14th century
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