obviate
verb (used with object)
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary.
obviated
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past participleof obviate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof obviate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
obviateverb (used with object)to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary.
Example Sentences
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Yet obviated in an instant would be many aggravations the government now links to Live Nation’s “market power.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“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
That history, the majority found, obviated the need for the preclearance system.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2023
“Couldn’t you have solved this problem or precluded this, obviated this problem by obtaining a general release in your settlement?” he asked.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
But little preparation was necessary, and the possession of the horses had obviated the greatest difficulty in their removal.
From The Frontiersmen by Gustave Aimard
