make necessary

VERB

compel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constrain enforce exact impel necessitate oblige urge

STRONG

bulldoze coerce concuss dragoon drive hustle make restrain squeeze

WEAK

crack down put the arm on put the chill on shotgun throw weight around turn on the heat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissuade

STRONG

discourage halt leave alone stop

WEAK

block check delay deter hinder impede obstruct

Example Sentences

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Earlier this week, the US space agency rolled back its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft off the launchpad to investigate its problems and make necessary repairs.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Woods expressed confidence the president would make necessary changes to Venezuela’s commercial and legal frameworks, but Trump said he did not like Exxon’s response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

However, school leaders are obliged to keep children safe in hot weather and make necessary adjustments, especially as children can be more vulnerable to heat-related issues than adults.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

The physician said she expected to have to spend thousands of dollars again to replace the air-conditioning units and make necessary repairs to the rooftop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

So the new Macy basement will not only be able to store this considerable fleet but to charge its batteries and make necessary light repairs upon it from time to time.

From The Romance of a Great Store by Hungerford, Edward

make necessary

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