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

Some of these deals could also entail equity stakes, some of the people told the Journal. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 July 2026

But this entailed an 800-mile journey over open ocean with only an ancient compass and the stars to guide them. — Terry W. Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Just as a rising price entails a falling price, so do falling prices entail rising prices. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

After McNelis returns home, the duo has dinner and plays together, which sometimes entails taking Baby G to his swimming lessons, walking around the neighborhood, or, of course, playing baseball. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026