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imperative
noun(im-per-a-tive)
a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
Synonyms: imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood,
imperative
adjective(im-per-a-tive)
relating to verbs in the imperative mood
imperative
adjective(im-per-a-tive)
requiring attention or action
Antonyms: beseeching,
Examples:
As nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative.
Requests that grew more and more imperative.
imperative
noun(im-per-a-tive)
some duty that is essential and urgent

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