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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
verb
desum
verb
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
vītō
verb
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
ēvītō
verb
(transitive) To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from.
evado
verb
(transitive, legal) To defeat or evade; to invalidate.

What does "avoid" mean?

  1. verb To keep away from someone or something, especially something unwanted or harmful.
    "He crossed the street to avoid his ex."
  2. verb To prevent something from happening, or to stop yourself from doing something.
    "They rescheduled the meeting to avoid a clash with the conference."
  3. 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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