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imperative
'imperative' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'imperative'
1. requiring attention or action
as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
requests that grew more and more imperative
2. relating to verbs in the imperative mood

'imperative' - used as a noun
3. a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
4. some duty that is essential and urgent
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Antonym
  • beseeching
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