CEFR C1

obviate

verb

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty, or to prevent something undesirable from happening.

Examples

This new medication should obviate the need for surgery.
The early detection of the problem obviated any serious consequences.

Synonyms: prevent, eliminate, preclude, negate

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obviate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒbvieɪt/

Definition

To remove a need or difficulty, or to prevent something undesirable from happening.

Examples

This new medication should obviate the need for surgery.
The early detection of the problem obviated any serious consequences.
His apology was enough to obviate further conflict between them.

How to Use obviate

obviate the need for (collocation): To make something unnecessary. — "The new system will obviate the need for paper records."
obviate the necessity of (collocation): To make something not required. — "Her quick thinking obviated the necessity of calling the fire department."
obviate [something] (prepositional phrase): To remove or prevent a specific problem or difficulty. — "The early diagnosis helped obviate the worst effects of the disease."

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