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Meaning of avoid in English
Pronunciation
/əˈvɔɪd/
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Verb
avoid
Etymology
late Middle English: from Old French evuider‘clear out, get rid of’, from vuide‘empty’ (see void)
Definitions
1.
stay clear from
Examples
« keep away from »
« keep out of the way of someone or something »
« Her former friends now avoid her »
Antonyms
confront
face up
face
2.
prevent the occurrence of
Examples
« prevent from happening »
« Let's avoid a confrontation »
« head off a confrontation »
« avert a strike »
3.
refrain from doing something
Examples
« She refrains from calling her therapist too often »
« He should avoid publishing his wife's memoires »
4.
refrain from certain foods or beverages
Examples
« I keep off drugs »
« During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day »
5.
declare invalid
Examples
« The contract was annulled »
« void a plea »
Antonyms
validate
formalize
formalise