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necessitate
[ nuh-ses-i-teyt ]
/ nəˈsɛs ɪˌteɪt /
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verb (used with object), ne·ces·si·tat·ed, ne·ces·si·tat·ing.
to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans.
to compel, oblige, or force: The new wage demand will necessitate a price increase.
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necessitate
/ (nɪˈsɛsɪˌteɪt) /
verb (tr)
to cause as an unavoidable and necessary result
(usually passive) to compel or require (someone to do something)
Derived forms of necessitate
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