evite
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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
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