Definitions

have got to

VERB

must

Synonyms

STRONG

have need

WEAK

be compelled be destined be directed be doomed be driven be made be necessitated be obliged be one's fate be ordered be required got to have no choice have to must needs pushed to the wall

Example Sentences

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‘I’m sorry. Is there any chance you can manage without me? Gabi and I have got to work on our history project.’

From Literature

“Oh, you have got to be kidding me. You threw a chamber pot on me!” she yelled.

From Literature

Arsenal have got to be careful they don't warm up in the Chelsea half again, for starters.

From BBC

"People have got to cut him a little bit of slack," Brook said.

From BBC

He added: "Something's got to give. Either the wages have got to rise or the housing prices have got to drop, there can't be both."

From BBC