obviate meaning and definition

OBVIATE verb

Definition of obviate (verb)

1. do away with
   • synonyms: eliminate, rid of
   • antonym: ask
2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   • "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
   • synonyms: avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, forefend, forfend, head off, stave off, ward off