Definitions
verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
“Let's avoid a confrontation”
verb
refrain from certain foods or beverages
“During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day”
verb
refrain from doing something
“He should avoid publishing his wife's memories”
verb
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
“Her former friends now avoid her”
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