Los verbos Obviar y Evitar

Question

Qué es la diferencia entre los verbos Obviar y Evitar?

Answer 1

I'd never heard about the existence of the verb "obviar"! So I think that such isn't important at all for a common person.

"heard" instead of listen :) Are you saying it is never used Tony? - Nicole-B, MAR 19, 2010

Thanks Nicole. Never in everyday life. - AntMexico, MAR 20, 2010

Answer 2

I am including both dictionary entries for you to compare. I see any obvious differences yet. Hopefully someone more fluent will be able to make this clear. I would love to know the answer.

evitar

obviar

Although "evitar" seems to describe preventing or saving someone or something from disaster, etc. - Nicole-B, MAR 19, 2010