What is another word for Obviate? - 132 Obviate Synonyms

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According to Merriam-Webster, "obviate" means to make something unnecessary or to anticipate and prevent something from happening.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "obviate" as to remove or eliminate a difficulty, need, or problem.
The Cambridge Dictionary states that "obviate" means to prevent something from happening or to make something unnecessary.

The new policy aims to obviate the need for manual data entry by automating the process.
The company's financial struggles were obviated by a significant investment from a venture capitalist.
The early warning system helped obviate the disaster by alerting people to evacuate the area.
The teacher's clear instructions obviated any confusion among the students.

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