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evite

American  
[ih-vahyt] / ɪˈvaɪt /

verb (used with object)

Archaic.
evited, eviting
  1. to avoid; shun.


evite British  
/ ɪˈvaɪt /

verb

  1. an archaic word for avoid

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Etymology

Origin of evite

1495–1505; < Latin ēvītāre, equivalent to ē- e- 1 + vītāre to avoid

Example Sentences

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Pero no solo eso, sino que también debe estar libre de contaminantes: en términos de funcionalidad, debe ser una sala limpia enorme que evite que sustancias terrestres contaminen las muestras de Marte.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2022

Una vez dentro, evite todo lo conectado a la electricidad o a la plomería - como las computadoras o las duchas - que podrían transportar corriente.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2015

Si se está en un bote y no se puede escapar de la tormenta, evite el metal y el agua.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2015

But evite trains us not to be so functional, and increasingly people "forget" even to attend social gatherings because we collectively expect constant reminders.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2015

If e'er she take the pet, or fret, Be calm, and yet maintain your state; An' smiling ca' her little foolie, Syne wi' a kiss evite a tulzie.

From Allan Ramsay Famous Scots Series by Smeaton, William Henry Oliphant