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have to
01
used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening
Transitive
Examples
I have to finish this report by the end of the day.
We have to pay our bills before the due date to avoid late fees.
02
to be certain about something happening or being true in a given situation
Examples
There has to be a reason for the sudden change in behavior.
It has to be a mistake; I never received that email.
