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necessitate

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to make something necessary or require something as a necessary condition.

Sense 1: to require or make it necessary to do something

Usage:

• The increasing number of patients will necessitate hiring more doctors.
• His irresponsible behavior necessitated strict disciplinary actions.

Sense 2: to make something necessary in order to achieve a particular outcome

Usage:

• Modern technology has necessitated changes in the way we communicate.
• The complex nature of the project necessitated a detailed plan.

Sense 3: to be the logical consequence or implication of something

Usage:

• The failure of the negotiations necessitated reevaluating our strategy.
• The sudden departure of our key team member necessitates finding a replacement quickly.

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