How do you pronounce obviate?

obviate is pronounced as /ˈɑːbvieɪt/.

🚫obviate

verb

/ˈɑːbvieɪt/

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

prevent, avoid, eliminate, preclude, remove

allow, permit, require

obviate the need, obviate problems, obviate difficulties

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

to pay attention to; to take notice of

to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

to cause fear or alarm in someone