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obviate in German

obviate in German is umgehen, überflüssig machen — obviate means to anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.

obviate in German

umgehen
verb
(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.
überflüssig machen
verb
(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.

What does "obviate" mean?

  1. verb To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.
  2. verb To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).
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What is "obviate" in German?

"obviate" in German is umgehen, überflüssig machen. obviate means: To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.

Are there other ways to say "obviate" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "obviate": umgehen, überflüssig machen.

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