Definition of 'obviate'

Verb

1. do away with
      Synonyms: rid of eliminate
      Antonyms: necessitate ask postulate need require take involve call for demand
2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
      Synonyms: debar deflect avert head off stave off fend off avoid ward off

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