Necessitate

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

"The early departure of her plane necessitated her waking up at 4 a.m."

2.VerbTo force into a certain course of action; compel.

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