To avoid
Example: He avoids mistakes by checking his work carefully
Definition
"To avoid" means to deliberately stay away from or prevent encountering something undesirable or harmful, such as danger, mistakes, or unpleasant situations. It involves taking intentional actions to escape or refrain from a particular event or condition.
Etymology
The verb "to avoid" originates from the Old French word "esvuidier," meaning 'to empty out or evacuate,' which itself comes from the Latin "evitare," meaning 'to shun or escape.' Did you know that the root "vitare" in Latin means 'to avoid' or 'to shun'? Over time, "to avoid" came to signify the act of deliberately steering clear of something.
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"To avoid" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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