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NECESSITATE

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Necessitate.

How to pronounce necessitate:

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Necessitate - as a verb

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7call fordemand10involve13need5postulate11require16take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obviate12

Cause to be a concomitant

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lead5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Repairing the car will necessitate buying new parts."
"The storm necessitated the evacuation of the entire town."
"The new law will necessitate changes in our business practices."
"His injury necessitated a trip to the emergency room."
"The expansion of the company necessitates hiring additional staff."
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Word Game Points

Is NECESSITATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, necessitate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NECESSITATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is NECESSITATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, necessitate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NECESSITATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is NECESSITATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, necessitate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NECESSITATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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