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- [nuh-ses-i-teyt]
- /nəˈsɛs ɪˌteɪt/
- /nəˈses.ɪ.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuh-ses-i-teyt]
- /nəˈsɛs ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of necessitate word
- verb with object necessitate to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans. 1
- verb with object necessitate to compel, oblige, or force: The new wage demand will necessitate a price increase. 1
- noun necessitate Make (something) necessary as a result or consequence. 1
- transitive verb necessitate need, require 1
- verbal expression necessitate make necessary 1
- verb necessitate If something necessitates an event, action, or situation, it makes it necessary. 0
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Origin of necessitate
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Medieval Latin necessitātus, past participle of necessitāre to compel, constrain. See necessity, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Necessitate
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necessitate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for necessitate
verb necessitate
- constrain — To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way.
- require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- behoove — If it behooves you to do something, it is right, necessary, or useful for you to do it.
- oblige — to require or constrain, as by law, command, conscience, or force of necessity.
Antonyms for necessitate
verb necessitate
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
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