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'avoid' - used as a verb
1. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Her former friends now avoid her
2. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation
3. refrain from doing something
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories
4. refrain from certain foods or beverages
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
5. declare invalid

derived forms
1. Avoid / Past
avoided
2. Avoid / Third Person
avoids
3. Avoid / Present Participle
avoiding
Variations of 'avoid'
 
Antonym
  • confront
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    I was told to avoid the business all together because of the rejection. People would say to me, 'Don't you want to have a normal job and a normal family?' I guess that would be good advice for some people, but I wanted to act. - Click here to find out.
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    Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush.