Word Type

Verb

The word "necessitate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

obviate

Derived Terms

necessitatedly necessitatingly necessitation necessitative renecessitate unnecessitate

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bear on come to concern have to do with lead pertain refer relate touch touch on

Manner Of

lead

Related Terms

necessarily necessariness necessary necessity unnecessarily unnecessariness unnecessary unnecessity

Related Terms

bring about necessarily necessary necessity require

Similar Terms

claim exact take

Synonym Network

entail

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