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Synonyms
a·void (ə-void́)

[Middle English avoiden, from Anglo-Norman avoider, to empty out, variant of Old French esvuidier, es-, out (from Latin ex-; see ex–), + vuidier, to empty (from voide, empty; see void).]

transitive verb: a·void·ed, a·void·ing, a·voids. 

  1. To stay clear of; shun. See synonyms at escape
  2. To keep from happening: avoid illness with rest and a balanced diet.
  3. Law To annul or make void; invalidate.
  4. Obsolete To void or expel.

derivatives

a·void́a·ble
adjective
a·void́a·bly
adverb
a·void́er
noun