Words that rhyme with obviate
Obviate is a 2-syllable word with 116 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate.
Definition of obviate
verb
- do away with
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
- abbreviate
- affiliate
- alleviate
- annunciate
- appreciate
- appropriate
- asphyxiate
- associate
- calumniate
- conciliate
- consociate
- defoliate
- delineate
- depreciate
- dissociate
- emaciate
- enucleate
- enunciate
- excoriate
- excruciate
- exfoliate
- expatiate
- expatriate
- expropriate
- exuviate
- humiliate
- inebriate
- infuriate
- ingratiate
- initiate
- instantiate
- irradiate
- luxuriate
- negotiate
- officiate
- potentiate
- propitiate
- repatriate
- repudiate
- retaliate
- substantiate
- elutriate
- lixiviate
- impropriate
What do these rhymes mean?
- abbreviate
- reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened" shorten
- affiliate
- a subordinate or subsidiary associate
- alleviate
- provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches" make easier
- annunciate
- foreshadow or presage
- appreciate
- recognize with gratitude; be grateful for be fully aware of; realize fully
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "obviate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abbreviate, affiliate, alleviate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "obviate" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.