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Definition obviate in American English

obviate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɑbviˌeɪt/
1

to get rid of something such as a need or a problem

Example

The use of this equipment should obviate the problem.

Example

Increased profits do not obviate the need to reduce expenses.

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Definition obviate in American English