Synonyms of necessitate

necessitate

verb

ni-ˈse-sə-ˌtāt 

as in to require

to have as a requirement

getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• require
• need
• want
• take
• involve
• demand
• warrant
• challenge
• claim
• call for
• entail
• ask
• bear
• beg
• lack
• insist
• hurt (for)
• cry (for)
• stipulate
• enjoin
• exact
• quest
• clamor (for)
• command
• press

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• have
• hold
• possess
• own

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of necessitate

However, that would necessitate a new legal action and is unlikely to happen. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2024

The German parliament accepted Chancellor Olaf Scholz's invitation to withdraw its confidence in him and his government on Monday, clearing the way for an early election on Feb. 23 necessitated by the collapse of his government. —Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024

Thirdly, the new doctrine increased the list of what Russia considers military dangers that might necessitate a nuclear response. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Some critics say bitcoin, launched 15 years ago, remains a relatively new asset lacking the kind of social utility or financial import that would necessitate a strategic reserve. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024