Entailed

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈteɪld/

Definitions of entailed

verb to involve as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example Sentences

A1 Growing vegetables in the garden entailed daily watering and weeding.

A2 Taking care of the new puppy entailed regular walks and training sessions.

B1 Starting a new business venture entailed careful planning and financial investment.

B2 The renovation of the old house entailed hiring contractors and obtaining necessary permits.

C1 The merger of the two companies entailed extensive negotiations and legal agreements.

C2 The implementation of the new policy entailed significant changes in company culture and employee training.

Examples of entailed in a Sentence

formal The new regulations entailed a complete overhaul of the company's HR policies.

informal The project entails a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it in the end.

slang Getting a promotion often entails sucking up to the boss.

figurative Starting a new business venture can entail navigating through a maze of challenges.

Grammatical Forms of entailed

• past tense: entailed
• plural: entails
• comparative: more entailed
• superlative: most entailed
• present tense: entail
• future tense: will entail
• perfect tense: has entailed
• continuous tense: is entailing
• singular: entails
• positive degree: entailed
• infinitive: to entail
• gerund: entailing
• participle: entailed

Origin and Evolution of entailed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entailed' originated from the Old French word 'entailer' which means to cut into strips or notches.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'entailed' shifted to refer to something that is restricted or limited in terms of inheritance or legal obligations.