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

With the new rubber barriers, ACHD has the ability to expand the roundabout back to its full configuration in the future if traffic demand necessitates it. — Rose Evans august 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Aug. 2026

Nerve damage necessitated a second surgery several months later and the prospects were not promising. — Michael Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

This Raging Bull’s additional wrath necessitated some styling cues to address that fact. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

The crash sparked a wildfire in the area which necessitated a large emergency response. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026