CEFR B2

necessitate

verb

Meaning

Make something necessary as a result or consequence.

Examples

The new safety regulations will necessitate a complete overhaul of the factory's machinery.
His frequent business trips often necessitate him being away from home for weeks at a time.

Synonyms: require, demand, entail, oblige

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necessitate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /nəˈsesɪteɪt/

Definition

Make something necessary as a result or consequence.

Examples

The new safety regulations will necessitate a complete overhaul of the factory's machinery.
His frequent business trips often necessitate him being away from home for weeks at a time.
A sharp increase in customer demand might necessitate hiring more staff to keep up with orders.

How to Use necessitate

necessitate a change/action (collocation): To make a change or action unavoidable. — "The unexpected budget cuts will necessitate a change in project scope."
necessitate the use of (collocation): To make it necessary to use something. — "The complex repair will necessitate the use of specialized tools."

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