entail
Translation
to involve, to require, to necessitate
Examples
The job entails a lot of hard work.
The job entails a lot of hard work.
This project will entail considerable expense.
This project will entail considerable expense.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to involve (sth.) as a necessary part or consequence The job entails a lot of travel.
((doing sth.)) to involve (doing sth.) as a necessary part or consequence The plan entails building a new bridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: involve, require, necessitate; Antonyms: exclude, omit
Etymology
From Old French 'entaillier' meaning 'to cut into, to carve', from 'en-' (in) + 'taillier' (to cut). The sense evolved to 'impose a burden'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'tail' attached to a decision. The decision 'entails' its tail of consequences.