What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
entail
Example
The job entails working long hours. [entails: verb]
Example
The new policy will entail significant changes in the company's operations. [entail: verb]
necessitate
Example
The project will necessitate additional funding. [necessitate: verb]
Example
The complexity of the task necessitates a team effort. [necessitates: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Necessitate is more commonly used than entail in everyday language, while entail is more commonly used in formal writing or speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between entail and necessitate?
Entail is typically associated with a more formal tone, while necessitate is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
