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    OBVIATES

    (verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 2 meanings of the word Obviates.

    Obviates - as a verb

    Get rid of something

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    eliminate11rid of
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    close outpreclude13rule out
    Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
    necessitate13

    Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off

    Example: "Let's avoid a confrontation"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    avert8avoid9debar8deflect13fend offforefend15forfend14head offstave offward off

    Example Sentences

    "The new software obviates the need for manual data entry."
    "Using a GPS system obviates the need for paper maps."
    "The invention of email obviates the need for sending letters by post."
    "The availability of online streaming services obviates the need for buying DVDs."
    "Modern transportation obviates the need for long journeys on foot."
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    Word Game Points

    Is OBVIATES a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, obviates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    OBVIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

    Is OBVIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, obviates is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    OBVIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

    Is OBVIATES a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, obviates is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    OBVIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of OBVIATES
    Starts OStarts OBStarts OBVStarts OBVI
    Ends SEnds ESEnds TESEnds ATES
    Starts O & ends SStarts OB & ends SStarts O & ends ES
    Words containing OBVIATESContaining O,B,V,I,A,T,E,S

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