obviate

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Verb

1. To make (something) unnecessary; to anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required)
2. To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

Noun

1. Synonym of obviative.

Adjective

1. Synonym of obviative.

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