English to English verb
1 |
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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