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'imperative' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'imperative' with 5 example sentences.


imperative adjective

: requiring attention or action

: relating to verbs in the imperative mood

imperative noun

: a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

: some duty that is essential and urgent

: a verb in the imperative mood.


  • The imperative in English is exactly like the infinitive.
  • It's imperative that we leave right away.
  • It's imperative that you follow the instructions carefully.
  • It is imperative that we find another way out of this situation.
  • It is imperative for you to act at once.
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