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necessitate

verb

require as useful, just, or proper

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
EC
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt

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verb

  1. require as useful, just, or proper

    “It takes nerve to do what she did”

verb

  1. cause to be a concomitant

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Example Sentences

It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert

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