Vocabulary
Imperative
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
of vital importance; crucial
giving an authoritative command; peremptory
Urdu meaning
اشد ضروری، لازمی، آمرانہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- If a problem is identified, it is imperative that the authorities resolve it, instead of beating about the bush.
- It`s not just an economic imperative, but also a national one.
- The moral imperative for climate action gained significant legal and ethical weight with the International Court of Justice`s (ICJ) advisory opinion delivered in July 2025.
- A ceasefire is imperative.
- The minister said: `From our perspective, it was always going beyond the immediate trade imperative.
Synonyms
all-important, vital, crucial, critical, essential
Antonyms
unimportant, optional
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