entail

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɛnˈteɪl/ or /ɪnˈteɪl/ or /ənˈteɪl/

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Verb

Plain form entail

Third-person singular entails

Past tense entailed

Past participle entailed

Present participle entailing

1. (transitive) If $x$ entails $y$, $y$ is involved in $x$ as an important part.
   • Synonym: include

   I accept the office of the President and all of the responsibilities it entails.