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      imperatives
      noun
      some duty that is essential and urgent
      a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
      adjective
      relating to verbs in the imperative mood
      requiring attention or action
      Roots
      imperoimper- · Latin · command, rule
      Words related to imperatives
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