Vocabulary

Form

to avoid (physical contact with)

verb vt
N3 freq #900

Example sentences

He avoided meeting her on the way.

He managed to avoid damaging my reputation by dropping a hint.

He sought shelter from the rain.

He turned away the question.

He was so near that I couldn't avoid him.

War is not inevitable.

To be always ready for war, said Mentor, is the surest way to avoid it.

Accidents are inevitable.