necessity

logical, physical, practical

Clean water is a physical necessity for all human beings to survive.

commercial, economic, financial, historical, military, political, social

The government claimed that raising taxes was an economic necessity to avoid a crisis.

recognize, see

The doctor recognized the necessity of starting treatment right away.

accept (sth as), be convinced of

After the accident, she became convinced of the necessity for regular safety inspections.

emphasize, highlight, stress

The doctor emphasized the necessity of regular exercise for managing her diabetes.

be born (out) of

The new safety rules were born out of the necessity to prevent accidents in the workplace.

arise

If a health problem arises, the necessity to visit a doctor becomes clear.

demand (sth)

When necessity demanded it, the small shop stayed open late to serve the community.

force sth

Necessity forced the company to hire more staff during the busy season.

of ~

If you want to travel by car, you must, of necessity, plan your route carefully.

out of ~

She started working nights out of necessity when her husband lost his job.

through ~

She learned to cook healthy meals through sheer necessity when her budget became very tight.

without the ~ of

Modern smartphones let us access information without the necessity of carrying heavy reference books everywhere.

~ for

If you have a valid passport, there is no necessity for getting a visa to enter that country.

~ to

There is a necessity to wear a seatbelt when driving a car.

any/no necessity

There's no necessity to buy expensive equipment when you're just starting yoga.

urgent

During the pandemic, finding affordable housing became an urgent necessity for many families in the city.

bare, basic

Without a job, she could only afford the basic necessities like food and shelter.

a necessity of life

Clean water remains a necessity of life for all communities around the world.