obviate [verb]
Definition of obviate:
To eliminate or prevent something from happening.
Synonyms of obviate:
● Prevent
● Preclude
● Avert
● Avoid
● Suppress
● Head off
● Ward off
● Debar
● Deflect
● Fend off
● Forefend
● Forfend
Opposite/Antonyms of obviate:
● Require
● Demand
● Involve
● Cause
● Produce
● Generate
● Ask
● Need
● Allow
● Permit
● Take
● Help
● Compel
● Engage
Sentence/Example of obviate:
The new software obviates the need for manual data entry.
Regular maintenance can obviate costly repairs.
Vaccination helps to obviate the spread of disease.
The emergency fund obviated the need to borrow money.
Good planning can obviate many potential problems.
The use of seat belts obviates the risk of serious injury in an accident.
Early detection of a problem can obviate its escalation.
Regular exercise can obviate the risk of heart disease.
A well-insulated home can obviate the need for excessive heating.
Proper communication can obviate misunderstandings.
The invention of the airplane obviated the need for long sea voyages.
Adequate preparation can obviate the stress of unexpected challenges.
The use of technology can obviate the need for manual labor in many cases.
Regular backups can obviate the loss of important data.
A good education can obviate the need for remedial courses.
The use of sunscreen can obviate the risk of sunburn.
Proper diet can obviate many health problems.
Regular car maintenance can obviate breakdowns.
The use of safety equipment can obviate accidents.
Effective time management can obviate procrastination.
The use of renewable energy can obviate the need for fossil fuels.
Good communication can obviate conflicts.
Regular exercise can obviate the risk of obesity.
The use of encryption can obviate unauthorized access to data.
Proper planning can obviate the need for last-minute rushing.
We have, perhaps, incurred the very hazard we hoped to obviate.
Will you allow me to arrange your shirt so as to obviate it?
She then, to obviate that objection, lent me a black domino.
But shall we, to obviate these evils, completely transpose their conditions?
I fear that result, and hope that you will try to obviate it.
To obviate this a screen has been placed on the landward side of the lantern.
The Professor, with a smile, thinks that he can obviate this unpleasantness.
Of these it is necessary that I should now take notice, and obviate them as well as I may.
This will obviate all danger of shock or shiver when the cold cloth is placed on the skin.
I must obviate here an objection that may strike some readers.