Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

entail

verb
/ɪnˈteɪl/
Definition
To involve or include something as a necessary part or consequence.
Examples
  • Building a new school entails a lot of planning and funding.
  • The job will entail traveling to different states for conferences.
  • Being a parent entails a great deal of responsibility.
Meaning
When something entails another, it means that one thing is a necessary or logical result of another.
Synonyms
  • involve
  • require
  • necessitate