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obviate
verb
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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:

forbidescapeanticipatepreventavoidhelpdeflectprovidecounteractavert
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Antonyms for obviate:

enhanceencouragecontinueapprovecalmadmitheatforwardsufferfacilitate
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