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Synonyms of obviate

4 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for obviate is preclude. Other synonyms of obviate are obviative, avert and prevent. The opposite of obviate is require.

Synonyms and similar words for obviate

nounSynonym of obviative.

  • obviativeA grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient...

verbMore synonyms

  • avert
  • precludeTo remove the possibility of; to rule out; to prevent or exclude; to render impossible.
  • prevent

Opposite of obviate

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of obviate

  1. verb To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.
  2. verb To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).
  3. noun Synonym of obviative.

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Questions about synonyms of obviate

What is another word for obviate?
Obviate has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as preclude, obviative, avert and prevent.
What is the opposite of obviate?
The opposite of obviate is require.
What does obviate mean?
Obviate means to anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.

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