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Entail

Verb / eˈnteɪl / Another word for entail — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to involve or include as a necessary part or result

Synonyms & similar words

imply implicate mean feetail involve require necessitate demand imply cause encompass comprise contain mean produce engender spawn originate entangle complicate embarrass

Synonyms by register

Formal

involve necessitate require imply

Informal

mean lead to bring about

Literary

presuppose engender

Antonyms

exclude prevent avoid rule out disregard neglect

Common collocations

  • entail a risk
  • entail costs
  • entail consequences
  • entail a loss
  • entail responsibilities
  • entail a process
  • entail significant changes

Word family

noun entailment
verb entail
adjective entailed

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts to indicate that something is a necessary consequence or part of something else. Be careful not to confuse with 'inhale'.

Example sentences

  1. The project will entail a lot of research.
  2. Buying a car entails a lot of paperwork.
  3. Cleaning your room entails making your bed, folding your clothes, and organizing your toys.
  4. Growing vegetables entails watering them regularly and pulling weeds.
  5. Baking a cake entails following the recipe carefully and measuring ingredients accurately.

Quotes

  • The past does not entail the future.
  • Every action has consequences, and every choice entails a sacrifice.
  • The pursuit of happiness entails more than just personal success.

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