make unnecessary
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Definition
Verb (transitive) To render something redundant or not needed; to eliminate the requirement for a particular action, item, or effort by providing an alternative or superior solution.
Usage
The verb phrase "make unnecessary" is used to indicate that a specific action, object, or process is no longer required because its purpose has been fulfilled or superseded by another means. It often implies efficiency or the prevention of waste.
Examples
- The new software makes manual data entry unnecessary.
- Her detailed explanation made any further questions unnecessary.
- A single, comprehensive report makes the ten smaller weekly reports unnecessary.
Advanced Usage
- To make something/someone unnecessary: This is the standard construction. The thing or person being rendered redundant is the direct object.
- Advancements in automation are making many traditional jobs unnecessary.
- Often used in contexts of planning, innovation, or problem-solving to highlight an improvement.
- The bridge makes the ferry service unnecessary.
Variants and Related Words
- Obviate (verb): A more formal synonym meaning to anticipate and prevent or eliminate a need or difficulty.
- The agreement obviates the need for lengthy legal proceedings.
- Render superfluous (verb phrase): To cause something to be unnecessary because it is more than enough.
- Eliminate the need for (verb phrase): A more explicit way to express the same idea.
Synonyms
- Obviate
- Preclude
- Supersede (in some contexts)
- Replace the need for
Antonyms
- Necessitate
- Require
- Demand
- Make essential
Related Phrases
- To do away with the need for: An informal equivalent.
- Online banking does away with the need for paper statements.
- To save [someone] the [effort/trouble]: A common conversational phrase with a similar outcome, focusing on the benefit to a person.
- Sending the file digitally saved me the trouble of printing and mailing it. (This implies that printing and mailing were made unnecessary.)
Verb
- make unnecessary an expenditure or effort
- This will save money
- I'll save you the trouble
- This will save you a lot of time