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obviate

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Synonyms & Antonyms of obviate

to keep from happening by taking action in advance

brushing regularly should obviate the need for frequent trips to the dentist

Synonyms for obviate

avert,
forestall,
head off,
help,
preclude,
prevent,
stave off

Words Related to obviate

anticipate,
provide

negate,
neutralize,
nullify

save

baffle,
balk,
checkmate,
deter,
foil,
frustrate,
thwart

bar,
block,
hamper,
hinder,
impede,
interfere (with),
retard,
stall

deflect,
fend (off),
stop,
ward (off)

avoid,
circumvent,
dodge,
duck,
elude,
escape,
eschew,
evade,
shake,
shirk,
shun

forbid,
inhibit,
prohibit

arrest,
check,
halt,
stop

compensate (for),
counteract,
counterbalance,
make up (for),
offset

Near Antonyms for obviate

abet,
aid,
assist

ease,
facilitate,
smooth,
unclog

advance,
cultivate,
encourage,
forward,
foster,
further,
nurture,
promote

allow,
leave,
let,
permit

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“Obviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obviate. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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The first known use of obviate was in 1567

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