What is another word for having to?

Pronunciation: [hˈavɪŋ tuː] (IPA)

"Having to" is a phrase that denotes obligation or necessity. Its synonyms include "needing to," "being required to," "obliged to," "compelled to," "forced to," "being obligated to," "having no choice but to," and "being responsible for." These synonyms are useful in writing to avoid repetition and lend variety to one's word choice. For example, "I have to finish my work by the deadline" could be expressed as "I am required to complete my tasks before the due date," "I am obligated to meet the deadline," or "I am responsible for submitting my work on time." By using different synonyms, writers can add nuance and depth to their writing.

What are the hypernyms for Having to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Having to

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  • Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?
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  • I hope we can keep doing it this way - making music and art that are pure products of our influences while not really having to let the whole celebrity side of it get in the way. Then maybe more virtual bands will come out and do the same thing.
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  • It's interesting that instead of having to get tighter and more restricted for a collaboration, strangely enough, from the beginning, we've actually been more confident that we could handle this.
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  • I think it really holds you back having to think about your image.
    Jane Badler

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