Words Like OBVIATE
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to OBVIATE.
    
    
    
        
            7 Alternative Words Similar to obviate
   
            
               
            
            
        
       
    
    
        3 examples of obviate
           
        
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        to obviate the necessity of going
    
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        head off a confrontation
    
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        avert a strike
    
       
    
    
        8 definitions of obviate
           
        
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        To anticipate; to prevent by interception; to remove from the way or path; to make unnecessary.
    
    
    
 
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        prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
    
    
    
 
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        To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary. See Synonyms at prevent.
    
    
    
 
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        To meet half-way, as difficulties or objections; hence, to meet and dispose of; clear out of the way; remove.
    
    
    
 
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        To bypass a requirement or make it unnecessary; to avoid a future problem or difficult situation.