Synonyms of entail

entail

verb

in-ˈtāl 

as in to involve

to have as part of a whole

a lavish wedding entails extensive planning and often staggering expense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• involve
• include
• encompass
• contain
• carry
• number
• comprehend
• comprise
• embrace
• take in
• subsume
• possess
• receive
• have
• incorporate
• consist (of)
• constitute
• own
• bracket
• admit
• embody
• hold
• form
• integrate
• compose
• make
• assimilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevent
• exclude
• leave (out)
• preclude
• omit
• prohibit
• refuse
• eliminate
• miss out
• deny
• ban
• reject
• bar
• debar
• rule out
• lose
• except
• misplace
• mislay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entail

The Fed will keep meeting eight times a year, Warsh said at the news conference following the October meeting, but next year, one of the eight meetings will not entail a vote on interest rates or include a post-meeting statement. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

The reboot is in early development at CBS Studios, and as fans await firm news, Biel is offering a hint at what the new iteration will entail. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

It’s made from 95 percent cotton, and the sturdy canvas can keep up with you, no matter what your day entails. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026

What kind of agreements and compromises that would entail remains uncertain. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026