imperative

[im-per-uh-tiv] / ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

necessary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compulsory critical crucial essential immediate important indispensable inescapable obligatory pressing urgent vital

STRONG

acute burning crying instant

WEAK

clamant clamorous exigent importunate insistent no turning back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inessential insignificant nonessential optional trivial uncritical unimportant unnecessary voluntary

WEAK

discretionary free secondary unrestrained

ADJECTIVE

authoritative

Synonyms

STRONG

bidding dominant imperial ordering stern

WEAK

aggressive autocratic bossy commanding dictatorial domineering harsh high-handed imperious overbearing peremptory powerful

Antonyms

WEAK

discretionary free inessential optional secondary unnecessary unrestrained voluntary

Example Sentences

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Combating antisemitism is a moral imperative that demands rigor and honesty.

From The Wall Street Journal

The imperative now is to capture the consumer according to their circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

He revealed the present unsettled climate had most notably delayed the signing of several partnerships, making it imperative to reorganise the Cojop leadership immediately.

From Barron's

Sefcovic said he understood the body's decision, but added: "It is imperative we keep the process moving forward in implementing our commitments."

From Barron's

He said it was "imperative" to share his journey, "because I don't feel like my life is about me anymore".

From BBC

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