Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Obviate

• (v. t.) To meet in the way.
• (v. t.) To anticipate; to prevent by interception; to remove from the way or path; to make unnecessary; as, to obviate the necessity of going.

Synonyms of Obviate

• Rid Of
• Eliminate
• Debar
• Forefend
• Forfend
• Deflect
• Avert
• Head Off
• Stave Off
• Fend Off
• Avoid
• Ward Off

Antonyms of Obviate

• Necessitate

Homophones of Obviate