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| call for |
to require; demand. [1/2 definitions] |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| demand |
to need or require. [1/6 definitions] |
| enterprising |
willing to do things that require energy and imagination. |
| expect |
to require (someone) to do something, or believe that someone will do something that is wanted. [1/5 definitions] |
| fine2 |
to require a sum of money from, as punishment for a crime or offense. [1/2 definitions] |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. [1/3 definitions] |
| segregate |
to require or enforce the separation of (people of a different race, religion, or class) from the dominant group in a society. [2/3 definitions] |
| sport |
an athletic event or game played according to rules. Sports often require certain skills and involve two people or teams on opposite sides. [1/6 definitions] |
| take |
to require. [1/25 definitions] |
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