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

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

Over the course of a month, which entailed nearly 30 emails back and forth with his campaign, Risch initially expressed interest in an interview, but ultimately declined. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2026

Stander had no details on what those defensive plans might entail. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

The predominant method entails producers sealing off the vents, which causes temperatures to rise and slowly subject the birds to death via heatstroke. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 20 Oct. 2026