Synonyms for

Entails

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

Definition

to involve something as a necessary part or consequence

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

involves necessitates requires implies

Informal

means involves comes with is part of

Literary

engenders begets portends

Antonyms

excludes avoids shuns sidesteps precludes prevents

Common collocations

  • entails a risk
  • entails significant costs
  • entails a loss
  • entails a process
  • entails the following
  • entails further investigation
  • entails a commitment

Word family

noun entailment
verb entail
adjective entailed

Usage note

Often used to describe what is necessarily involved or implied by a situation or action. Be careful not to confuse with 'detail'.

Example sentences

  1. The project entails a lot of hard work.
  2. Becoming a doctor entails many years of study.
  3. Being a parent entails taking care of your children.
  4. The job entails frequent travel.
  5. The plan entails a lot of risks.

Quotes

  • The pursuit of perfection often entails nothing but misery.
  • Life entails a lot of sacrifices.
  • Growing up entails a lot of changes.

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