Synonyms for imperative
ɪmˈpɛr ə tɪvim·per·a·tive

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1. imperativenoun

   Synonyms:
   imperative mood

2. imperativenoun

   essential

   It is imperative that you come here right now.

   Synonyms:
   imperative mood

3. imperativenoun

   Having a semantics that incorporates mutable variables.

   Synonyms:
   imperative mood

4. imperativenoun

   An essential action, a must: something which is imperative.

   Visiting Berlin is an imperative.

   Synonyms:
   imperative mood

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1. imperative

   In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.

   Synonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

   Antonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

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1. imperative

   Synonyms:
   urgent, irresistible, dictatorial, inexorable, peremptorily, compulsory, obligatory

   Antonyms:
   indulgent, lenient, mild, entreative, supplicatory, optional, discretional

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1. imperative mood, imperative, jussive mood, imperative formnoun

   a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

   Synonyms:
   imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood

   Antonyms:
   mendicant, beseeching, petitionary, precatory, imploring, supplicant, supplicatory, adjuratory, pleading, importunate, precative, suppliant

2. imperativeadjective

   some duty that is essential and urgent

   Synonyms:
   imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood

   Antonyms:
   beseeching, supplicatory, mendicant, importunate, petitionary, precative, adjuratory, supplicant, imploring, precatory, suppliant, pleading

3. imperativeadjective

   requiring attention or action

   "as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative"; "requests that grew more and more imperative"

   Antonyms:
   supplicatory, petitionary, importunate, pleading, mendicant, imploring, supplicant, adjuratory, precatory, beseeching, suppliant, precative

4. imperativeadjective

   relating to verbs in the imperative mood

   Antonyms:
   mendicant, supplicant, precative, supplicatory, beseeching, importunate, petitionary, pleading, imploring, adjuratory, precatory, suppliant

Matched Categories

1. • Grammar
   • Mood

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1. imperativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   commanding, authoritative, peremptory

2. imperativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   binding, obligatory

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1. imperativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   binding, compulsory, obligatory, imperious, peremptory

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1. List of paraphrases for "imperative":

   peremptory, essential, indispensable, compelling, vital, mandatory, necessary, crucial, urgent, inevitable, pressing, necessity, need, requirement, imperatives, critical

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1. Mariah Smith:

   This is not how I envisioned (the war) ending, but I believe it is a possible solution if certain conditions are met. I believe it is absolutely imperative that protections for the equal rights of women are specific, state conditions of the agreement, it is crucial that there [is] no revenge or retaliation against the Afghans who worked with U.S. and Allied Forces they are still at great risk.

2. Randall Woodfin:

   In order to prevent more civil unrest in our city, I think it is very imperative that we remove this statue that's in Linn Park.

3. Cheryl Dorsey:

   While the heinous actions of a few casts a cloud of dishonor on the title SCORPION, it is imperative that we, Memphis Police Department take proactive steps in the healing process of all those impacted. Memphis Police Department remains committed to serving our community and taking every measure possible to rebuild the trust that has been negatively affected by the death of Tyre Nichols. all of this was preventable.

4. Stephanie Sinclair:

   It is a moral imperative that the international community does not abandon the women and girls of Afghanistan, every life matters, and the lives that we can save (will) better the experience of their whole family and their community.

5. Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi:

   Scarcity of potable water in this area has been a major problem because of the hilly but excessively dry landscape. That is why government thought it imperative to invest in this water collection and supply (system using) solar energy.