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- Obviate generally suggests the use of intelligence or forethought to ward off trouble. Avert always implies that a bad situation has been anticipated and prevented or deflected by the application of immediate and effective means.
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Obviate generally suggests the use of intelligence or forethought to ward off trouble. Avert always implies that a bad situation has been anticipated and prevented or deflected by the application of immediate and effective means.
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What is the difference between Obviate and avert?
What does the verb 'obviate' mean?
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To obviate something such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary.
What is the difference? 1 Focus: Obviate focuses on removing obstacles or difficulties, while avert focuses on preventing negative outcomes. 2 Usage: Obviate is often used in technical or specialized contexts, while avert is more commonly used in everyday language.
Both obviate and avert are formal words, but obviate is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts, while avert is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels.
verb (used with object) , ob·vi·at·ed, ob·vi·at·ing. to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury. Synonyms: anticipate, avert, preclude.
obviate something (formal) Verb Forms. to remove a problem or the need for something synonym preclude This new evidence obviates the need for any further enquiries. Disaster was obviated by the opening of the reserve parachute.
OBVIATE definition: 1. to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary: 2. to…. Learn more.
