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avoid - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
avoid
Definition
(verb) stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Example Sentence
Her former friends now avoid her
Definition
(verb) prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Synonyms
:
avert
,
debar
,
deflect
,
fend off
,
forefend
,
forfend
,
head off
,
obviate
,
stave off
,
ward off
Example Sentence
Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike
Definition
(verb) refrain from doing something
Example Sentence
She refrains from calling her therapist too often
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories
Definition
(verb) refrain from certain foods or beverages
Synonyms
:
keep off
Example Sentence
I keep off drugs
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
Definition
(verb) declare invalid
Synonyms
:
annul
,
invalidate
,
nullify
,
quash
,
void
Example Sentence
The contract was annulled
void a plea
Word used in video below:
text: pat yourself down to avoid drip marks
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