Obviate

Synonyms of obviate

• avoid
• prevent
• eliminate

Antonyms of obviate

• cause
• provoke
• create

Collocations of obviate

need

Frequency: 70 %

By providing a detailed explanation, the teacher obviated the need for further questions.

necessity

Frequency: 60 %

The new software obviated the necessity for manual data entry.

problem

Frequency: 50 %

The new security measures obviated the problem of unauthorized access.

requirement

Frequency: 45 %

The new regulations obviated the requirement for additional paperwork.

issue

Frequency: 40 %

The updated software obviated the issue of compatibility with older systems.

Idiomatic Expressions for obviate

• Phrase: obviate the possibility
  Meaning: to remove or prevent the chance of something happening
  Usage: The safety measures in place obviate the possibility of accidents.