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obviate

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒbvieit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To prevent or remove a difficulty or need in advance; to make something unnecessary

排除,消除,使…成为不必要

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obvito block, hinder, meet
+
ateto make, having
=obviate

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Early intervention can obviate the need for expensive surgery later.

  • 2.

    The new safety protocols obviate many previous concerns.

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