English Synonym Finder

necessitate

Definitions

To make something necessary as a result or consequence.

To force or compel someone to do something.

Examples

The sudden increase in traffic will necessitate the construction of a new highway.

A growing family may necessitate moving to a larger house.

The complexity of the project will necessitate a more collaborative approach among the team members.

Synonyms

require compel demand oblige entail involve force

Antonyms

obviate prevent avert preclude eliminate exclude dispense