Synonyms of necessitate

necessitate

verb

ni-ˈse-sə-ˌtāt 

as in to require

to have as a requirement

getting new shoes would necessitate another trip to the mall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• require
• need
• want
• take
• involve
• demand
• warrant
• challenge
• claim
• call for
• entail
• ask
• bear
• beg
• lack
• insist
• hurt (for)
• cry (for)
• stipulate
• enjoin
• exact
• quest
• clamor (for)
• command
• press

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• have
• hold
• possess
• own

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necessitate

Her unique skill set as a dominant on-ball point guard necessitates a team to operate with a specific style and personnel to make the fit work. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

But as crowds have increased, necessitating pricey parking and shuttle reservations, many people are looking elsewhere in Northern California to get their redwoods fix. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

This dual-use technology presents both immense upsides for mental health support and considerable downsides, necessitating careful management to mitigate harm and maximize benefits in this global experiment. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

That coinage quickly grew antiquated as programming costs necessitated steady price increases. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026