Avoid Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Avoid

Meaning 1 : prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    Example : Let's avoid a confrontation

    Synonyms : avert,  debar,  deflect,  fend off,  forefend,  forfend,  head off,  obviate,  stave off,  ward off
Meaning 2 : declare invalid

    Synonyms : annul,  invalidate,  nullify,  quash,  void
Meaning 3 : refrain from certain foods or beverages

    Example : During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day

    Synonyms : keep off
Meaning 4 : refrain from doing something

    Example : He should avoid publishing his wife's memories

Meaning 5 : stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

    Example : Her former friends now avoid her

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