ob
viate
Third Person
obviates
Present Participle
obviating
Past Tense
obviated
Past Participle
obviated
1
to eliminate a requirement or complication by providing a solution
- The new software obviates the need for manual data entry.
- Her clear explanation obviated any confusion about the procedure.
- Installing solar panels obviates reliance on external power sources.
- The automatic updates obviate the need for user intervention.
- The built-in GPS obviates the need for printed maps.
Antonyms:
2
to anticipate and act in a way that prevents a negative outcome from occurring
- Regular maintenance obviates costly repairs down the line.
- Vaccination helps obviate the spread of infectious diseases.
- The treaty was designed to obviate future conflict.
- Early intervention may obviate the need for surgery.
- Improved safety protocols obviate workplace accidents.