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

For Perkins’ former seat, this will likely entail two more special elections; a primary, followed by a general election if at least one Democrat and at least one Republican file to run for his seat. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Policy alignment to create alternative sources of supply outside China will entail costs. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Scientists use this technique, called candling — which historically entailed holding up a burning candle — to assess the contents of shark eggs for health, viability and genetic diversity. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

For the government, the task entails accelerating the transition of promising technologies from laboratories to operational environments while simultaneously preserving research leadership. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026