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re·quire

require

 
 
pronunciation:
rih kwaIr
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part of speech: verb
inflections: requires, requiring, required
definition 1: to need.
Babies require a lot of attention.
synonyms:
call for, demand, need, want
similar words:
claim, desire, lack, return, take
definition 2: to order or demand.
The hotel requires that its guests check out before noon.
synonyms:
call for, demand, exact
similar words:
bid, claim, command, compel, direct, insist on, instruct, order, urge
definition 3: to make (someone) do something because of a rule, law, or policy.
The city requires dog owners to have a license for their pets.
synonyms:
obligate, oblige
similar words:
compel, demand, exact, insist on
derivations: requirable (adj.), required (adj.), requirer (n.)
Word Builder: require +
  • required:
    ordered or demanded; being a requirement.
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