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imperative
adjective as in necessary
Strongest matches
compulsory, critical, crucial, essential, immediate, important, indispensable, inescapable, obligatory, pressing, urgent, vital
Weak matches
clamant, clamorous, exigent, importunate, insistent, no turning back
Weak matches
aggressive, autocratic, bossy, commanding, dictatorial, domineering, harsh, high-handed, imperious, overbearing, peremptory, powerful
Example Sentences
"It is imperative that the government sets out how it intends to address this issue as a matter of urgency," he added.
The Thunder’s investment in the NBA draft’s undervalued prospects isn’t just a basketball mentorship program—it’s also a business imperative.
"It's imperative there is a clear and transparent process for selecting a promoter to ensure it best serves the interests of consumers," the group said.
While the declaration did not specifically mention the report's recommendation, it underlined the "imperative" to address "disparities in wealth and development both within and between countries".
"The Geneva Conventions prohibit displacement of civilians from occupied territory except temporarily for imperative military reasons or the population's security," HRW said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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