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- 1. need for a particular purpose: "three patients required operations" Similar
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to need something, or to make something necessary: If you require assistance with your bags, I’ll be glad to get someone to help you. This game requires total concentration. require verb (ORDER) to order or demand something, or to order someone to do something, esp. because of a rule or law:
1. a. : to claim or ask for by right and authority. b. archaic : request. 2. a. : to call for as suitable or appropriate. the occasion requires formal dress. b. : to demand as necessary or essential : have a compelling need for. all living beings require food. 3. : to impose a compulsion or command on : compel. 4.
to order or demand something, or to order someone to do something, esp. because of a rule or law: [ + to infinitive ] We’re required to check your identification before letting you in. [ T ] A building permit is required. (Definition of require from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) require | Business English.
If you require something or if something is required, you need it or it is necessary. [ formal ] If you require further information, you should consult the registrar.
1. to have need of; depend upon; want. 2. to impose as a necessity; make necessary: this work requires precision. 3. ( also intr) to make formal request (for); insist upon or demand, esp as an obligation. 4. to call upon or oblige (a person) authoritatively; order or command: to require someone to account for his actions.
To require something is to have a need for it or to ask for it authoritatively. How does require compare to synonyms want, need, and lack? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Definition of require verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Require means to need. You require food, water, and shelter to live, but do you really require that new pair of high-fashion shoes?
to need or demand something: Training to be a doctor requires a lot of hard work. [ + that ] A recent law requires that all programmes are censored. Fewer examples. A small baby requires constant care. Chess requires a high level of concentration. The project requires an initial outlay of $450,000. The course requires no prior knowledge of Spanish.
require. Word family (noun) requirement (verb) require. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English re‧quire /rɪˈkwaɪə $ -ˈkwaɪr/ S1 W1 AWL verb [ transitive not in progressive] 1 to need something Campbell’s broken leg will probably require surgery. What’s required is a complete reorganization of the system.
