avoid in Latin
avoid in Latin is desum, vītō, ēvītō — avoid means to keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
avoid in Latin
desum
desum
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
vītō
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
ēvītō
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
evado
(transitive, legal) To defeat or evade; to invalidate.
What does "avoid" mean?
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verb To keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
"He crossed the street to avoid his ex."
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verb To prevent something from happening, or to stop yourself from doing something.
"They rescheduled the meeting to avoid a clash with the conference."
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verb legal: To make a contract or legal act void; to cancel it.
"The buyer sought to avoid the contract on the grounds of fraud."
avoid in a sentence
- He crossed the street to avoid his ex.
- Try to avoid the motorway at rush hour.
- They rescheduled the meeting to avoid a clash with the conference.
- The buyer sought to avoid the contract on the grounds of fraud.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "avoid" in Latin?
"avoid" in Latin is desum, vītō, ēvītō. avoid means: To keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
How do you use "avoid" in a sentence?
Example: "He crossed the street to avoid his ex." In Latin, "avoid" is desum, vītō, ēvītō.
Are there other ways to say "avoid" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "avoid": desum, vītō, ēvītō, evado.
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