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Collocations for necessary - adj.

VERBS

appear, be, prove, seem
become
remain
make sth
The cold weather has made it necessary to protect the crops.
believe sth, consider sth, deem sth, feel sth, find sth, regard sth as, see sth as, think sth
Make any alterations you consider necessary.
You may find it necessary to readjust the wheels from time to time.

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ADVERB

really, strictly
I was determined not to stay in the hospital for any longer than was strictly necessary.
absolutely
hardly
logically
medically

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PREPOSITION

for
qualifications which are necessary for work with the under-fives

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PHRASES

if necessary
These measures will be enforced, if necessary, by the army.
as necessary, when necessary, where necessary
We are here to give help and support when necessary.
Editorial changes have been made where necessary.

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Necessary is used with these nouns:
adjustment, arrangement, attribute, balance, complement, component, compromise, condition, consequence, correction, degree, element, equipment, expenditure, expertise, facility, finance, impetus, improvement, information, ingredient, investment, level, majority, means, measure, modification, paper, paperwork, part, permission, permit, precaution, preliminary, prelude, preparation, prerequisite, procedure, qualification, reform, repair, requirement, resource, safeguard, skill, step, tool, training, truth

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