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.
"I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded."
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verb To prevent something from happening, or to stop yourself from doing something.
"Wear gloves if you want to avoid getting blisters while you dig the garden."
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verb legal: To make a contract or legal act void; to cancel it.
"The court agreed to avoid the agreement because it had been signed under pressure."
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avoid in a sentence
- I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded.
- He crossed the street to avoid his ex.
- Wear gloves if you want to avoid getting blisters while you dig the garden.
- We left early to avoid missing the last train home.
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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: "I always avoid the shops on Saturday afternoons because they get so crowded." 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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