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Definition

(verb) To involve something as a necessary part or result

Examples

The job will entail long hours, but the rewards are worth the effort.
  • This repair will entail a day off.

  • Moving to Boston would entail finding a new place near the T stop.

  • Her new role entails late-night calls with Tokyo.

  • If we want the permit, it'll entail a stack of forms and one trip downtown.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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