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English to English verb
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stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something |  | Example: Her former friends now avoid her
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | | Example: Let's avoid a confrontation
head off a confrontation
avert a strike
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
refrain from doing something | | Example: She refrains from calling her therapist too often
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories
source: wordnet30
| 4 |
refrain from certain foods or beverages | | Example: I keep off drugs
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
declare invalid | | Example: The contract was annulled
void a plea
source: wordnet30
| 6 |
To empty. | | source: webster1913
| 7 |
To retire; to withdraw. | | source: webster1913
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