obviate
verbHow many syllables in obviate?
There are 3 syllables in the word obviate.Divide obviate into syllables:
ob · vi · ate
How to pronounce obviate:
Definition of obviate:
- obviate (verb):
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
- to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
Synonyms for obviate:
anticipate
avert
avoid
counter
counteract
debar
deflect
do away with
escape
fend off
forbid
foreclose
forefend
forestall
forfend
head off
help
preclude
prevent
provide
remove
render unnecessary
stave off
ward off
Antonyms for obviate:
abet
abide by
accept
add
admit
advance
aid
allow
approve
assist
authorise
authorize
bid
break
calm
choose
comfort
consider
continue
count
cover
disproportion
embrace
enable
encompass
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