obviate

IPA/ˈɒbvieɪt/
KK[ˈɑbviˌet]IPA/ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate — verb

  • obviatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • obviateshe / she / it
  • obviatedpast simple
  • obviating-ing form

1. to stop a problem before it grows, or to remove the need for a later action.

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to stop a problem before it grows, or to remove the need for a later action.

例句

A shorter online form obviated the need for long phone calls.

obviate the need for + noun

Adding a ramp obviated extra changes to the shop entrance.

planning change removes later work

同義詞
  • prevent

    focuses on stopping something from happening; obviate often means making a later step unnecessary

  • eliminate

    stronger and more direct; eliminate suggests complete removal

  • avoid

    more common and less formal; avoid often describes personal choice

反義詞
  • require

    means the extra step is still needed

  • necessitate

    formal opposite meaning to make something necessary

文法句型

obviate + noun

obviate the need for + noun

obviate + need to + verb

用法筆記

Usually takes an object such as a need, delay, concern, or step. It is formal and often appears in reports, plans, or technical explanations rather than everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The new app obviated to wait in line.
✅The new app obviated the need to wait in line.
💡obviate takes the problem or need as its object, not a bare infinitive.