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ENTAIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Entail.

How to pronounce entail:

US

Entail - as a noun

Land received by fee tail

The act of entailing property; the creation of a fee tail from a fee simple

Entail - as a verb

Have as a logical consequence

Example: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
implymean

Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result

Example: "What does this move entail?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
implicate

Limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fee-tail

Example Sentences

"Buying a new house entails a lot of paperwork."
"Starting a business entails taking some risks."
"Completing this project entails working overtime."
"Taking care of a pet entails responsibility."
"Traveling to another country entails obtaining a visa."
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Word Game Points

Is ENTAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, entail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ENTAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is ENTAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, entail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ENTAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ENTAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, entail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ENTAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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