obviate — to remove or prevent (a need or difficulty)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or prevent (a need or difficulty)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːbvieɪt/
Korean meaning: 제거하다, 방지하다, 불필요하게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: **옵**비에이트
Example Sentences
- Installing security cameras will obviate the need for hiring night guards.
- His early apology obviated what could have been a major scandal.
- The invention of smartphones obviated the need for separate cameras, mp3 players, and alarm clocks.
obviate
VERB//ˈɑːbvieɪt//
to remove or prevent (a need or difficulty)
The automated crane system obviates the need for dangerous manual lifting
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When you mediate, conflicts don't deviate or need to obviate!
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Origin
From Latin 'obviare' meaning 'to go against' or 'to meet,' derived from 'ob-' (against) and 'via' (way/path). The word entered English in the 16th century through legal and philosophical texts.
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“Installing security cameras will obviate the need for hiring night guards.”
“His early apology obviated what could have been a major scandal.”
“The invention of smartphones obviated the need for separate cameras, mp3 players, and alarm clocks.”
“My mom's cooking skills obviate any need for takeout - except when she's on vacation!”
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