necessitare
to require; to necessitate
verb neh-cheh-see-TAH-reh Less Common
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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