obviate
verb (used with object)
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary.
have obviated
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present perfectof obviate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“There’s not much question that Congress could have obviated all this and solved the issue for any of this litigation,” Willinger said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
The events could have obviated negotiations with the visiting EU coordinator.
From Washington Times ● May 11, 2022
The company seems to believe that the smart home and its Alexa voice assistant have obviated the need for Dash buttons.
From The Verge ● Feb. 28, 2019
"That would have obviated the need for any other coalition partner from participating, and therefore was not a desirable option politically."
From Time ● Apr. 18, 2011
Your consciences will tell you if I deserved yesterday's indignity, and how far you might have obviated it.
From The Mayor of Troy by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
