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- pronunciation:
- rih
kwaIr
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
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
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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
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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
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related words: |
bind, charge, make, mandate, oblige, tell |
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derivations: |
requirable (adj.), required (adj.), requirer (n.) |
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