v. to prevent or make unnecessary; to get rid of.
Frequent oil changes may obviate the need for expensive engine repairs.
Frequent oil changes may obviate the need for expensive engine repairs.
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make unnecessary; anticipate; avert; block
allow; help; permit
3 syllables
ob-vi-ate
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