Which of the following words could you accurately substitute for "obviated" in the sentence "The change in weather obviated the need for a jacket"?

Answer Eliminated

From Merriam-Webster:
ob·​vi·​ate | \ ˈäb-vē-ˌāt \
obviated; obviating
transitive verb
: to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
"The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery."

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