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necessitare

to require; to necessitate

verb neh-cheh-see-TAH-reh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Necessitare is a formal verb used mainly in written Italian. It is commonly used with di (necessita di cure = requires care) or impersonally (necessita un intervento = an intervention is needed). In everyday speech, avere bisogno di is preferred.

Examples

"Il sistema necessita di un aggiornamento urgente."

Natural Translation

The system requires an urgent update.

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