Remove (a need or difficulty): "the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains".
Avoid; prevent: "a parachute can obviate disaster".
The river was shallow enough to wade across at many points, which obviated the need for a bride.
I obviate my engine from exploding by getting my oil changed regularly in my car.
Synonyms: forestall, preclude, prohibit
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