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obviate 
(TTS Sound)
(TTS Sound)KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋɑbvIˏet 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊɒbvieit 〕
Overview of verb obviate
The verb obviate has 2 senses
- obviate, rid of, eliminate -- (do away with)
- debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off -- (prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike")