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entail

Meaning

To require or involve something as a prerequisite or consequence.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

Starting the new job would entail a huge move for my family. We'd have to sell our house, find a new one, and uproot the kids from their school. It was a lot to think about, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.

Learning to pilot the atmospheric recycler meant I'd have to undergo weeks of simulator training, a long process that would definitely entail navigating artificial asteroid fields and enduring simulated solar flares.

Building the miniature, self-sustaining ecosystem in the sealed jar would entail carefully layering the soil, selecting the right plants, and ensuring a perfect balance of moisture. Failure to get these details right would, without doubt, entail the whole project collapsing into a murky mess.

Becoming a pirate king doesn't just entail yelling "Argh!" and wearing an eye patch. It requires knowing how to tie a knot that won't unravel mid-sea, and the unfortunate consequence of smelling perpetually of fish.

Becoming a champion pet rock groomer doesn't just entail giving them a little dust-off. Oh no, it involves a full spa day with tiny combs, specialized moss conditioners, and a deep understanding of pebble personality.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

This new job, with its higher pay, will unfortunately entail a much longer commute. I'll have to get up hours earlier, and the stress of traffic will be a daily challenge. It's a tough trade off, but the opportunity is too good to pass up.

Learning to operate the antique celestial navigation device, with its brass gears and hand-etched star charts, would entail hours of meticulous study. The responsibility of charting a course through uncharted nebulae demanded not just knowledge, but a deep, unwavering focus on every minute detail; failure wasn't an option.

Starting that exotic beetle farm would entail countless hours of research into their specific dietary needs and climate control. If even one temperature parameter is off, the entire colony could collapse. The investment of time and money definitely entails a significant risk.

Building that epic pillow fort will entail a strategic deployment of cushions and a daring raid on the linen closet. Don't forget the crucial snack supply run; that victory feast will entail significant cracker consumption and the potential for a juice box spill of epic proportions.

Learning to juggle flaming hedgehogs will entail a remarkable tolerance for singed eyebrows and a truly impressive collection of fire-retardant socks. It also seems to entail a lot of awkward apologies to the squirrels.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Taking on this leadership role will entail making difficult choices that impact the entire team. It requires constant availability, long hours, and the willingness to shoulder responsibility for every outcome, good or bad.

Starting a professional competitive extreme ironing team would entail rigorous training regimens and the acquisition of specialized, heat-resistant equipment. Success in this demanding sport requires not only physical endurance but also an unwavering commitment to precision under extreme pressure, elements that profoundly involve significant personal sacrifice.

Accepting the responsibility to monitor the bio-luminescent fungal bloom in the subterranean caverns will entail a significant shift in personal schedule. The prolonged darkness and isolation require a robust mental fortitude, and the constant, faint glow of the fungi means sleep will likely be fragmented.

Becoming a celebrated cat whisperer doesn't just entail owning a feline; it requires a profound understanding of their subtle sighs and a willingness to be the designated treat dispenser. Mastering the art of the purr-suasion will undoubtedly entail surviving a nightly ballet of zoomies and the occasional, mystifying hairball.

Becoming a champion competitive cheese sculptor will, regrettably, entail an abundance of sticky fingers and a perpetual aroma of cheddar. One must also embrace the profound existential dread of a perfectly carved Gouda succumbing to ambient humidity, a consequence few dare to contemplate.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Taking on this leadership role will entail significant sacrifice. Long hours and immense pressure are inevitable. Failure to adequately prepare for these challenges would be a grievous miscalculation with dire repercussions for the entire project.

The precarious ascent to the apex of the obsidian spire would entail a rigorous regimen of controlled descents, each calculated to conserve precious thermal energy. Failure to meticulously manage the expenditure would invariably lead to a catastrophic plunge into the phosphorescent abyss.

Negotiating the retrieval of the subterranean mycelial network from the volatile xenoflora would entail significant biological remediation protocols. The inherent bio-luminescent instability of the indigenous fungal strains meant any direct extraction would necessarily entail a controlled atmospheric purging to mitigate the cascading phototoxin release.

Embarking on a quest to assemble that notoriously recondite IKEA bookshelf will invariably entail an epic struggle with incomprehensible pictograms, a bewildering proliferation of inscrutable dowels, and a profound existential crisis concerning the inherent malevolence of Swedish furniture design.

Embarking on the clandestine pursuit of artisanal pickle fermentation will undoubtedly entail a formidable commitment to meticulous sanitation protocols and a profound understanding of lactobacillus dynamics. One must also countenance the potential for olfactory tribulations and the abject despair of a botched brine, consequences that even the most sanguine gourmand might find… piquant.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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