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Meaning of avoid in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈvɔɪd/

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  1. 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. 2. prevent the occurrence of

    Examples

    • « prevent from happening »
    • « Let's avoid a confrontation »
    • « head off a confrontation »
    • « avert a strike »
  3. 3. refrain from doing something

    Examples

    • « She refrains from calling her therapist too often »
    • « He should avoid publishing his wife's memoires »
  4. 4. refrain from certain foods or beverages

    Examples

    • « I keep off drugs »
    • « During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day »
  5. 5. declare invalid

    Examples

    • « The contract was annulled »
    • « void a plea »

    Antonyms

    • validate
    • formalize
    • formalise

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