obviate
🇺🇸
/ˈɑːbvieɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒbvieɪt/
verb
R
to prevent or avoid a problem or the need for something
Bringing your own lunch obviates the need to go out and buy food.
translation
to prevent or avoid a problem or the need for something
Word Forms
3rd Present
obviates
Past
obviated
Perfect
obviated
Progressive
obviating