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requirerequire /rɪˈkwaɪɚ/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL verb [transitive not in progressive] ETYMOLOGYrequireOrigin: 1300-1400 Old French requerre, from Vulgar Latin requaerere to try to find, need VERB TABLErequire |
| Present | I, you, we, they | require | | he, she, it | requires | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | required | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have required | | he, she, it | has required | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had required | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will require | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have required |
► the required number/level/period etc. The bill failed to get the required number of votes. ► something is required of somebody Children need to know what is required of them. ► required reading The book is required reading for this class (=something that people must read for the class). THESAURUSto have to have someone or something in order to do something, be happy, continue to exist, etc.► needto have to have someone or something in order to do something, be happy, continue to exist, etc.: Plants need light in order to survive. I need a cup of coffee. ► could use something/could do with something spoken to need or want something: Let’s stop. I could use a rest. ► be desperate for something to need something urgently: He is desperate for any kind of work. ► be dependent on something/somebody to need someone or something in order to live or continue normally: The refugees are dependent on outside food supplies. ► demand/require (also necessitate formal) if something demands or requires time, skill, attention, etc., you must use a lot of time, skill, etc. to do it correctly or well: I started my own business, which demanded a lot of time and effort. This sport requires a lot of skill and strength. 1if a situation or a problem requires something, it needs that thing SYN need: Higgins’ leg will probably require surgery. Most house plants require regular watering. The job requires a lot of time and energy.► see thesaurus at need12[usually passive] to officially demand that people do something, because of a law or rule: require that State law requires that dogs be kept on leashes in public areas.be required to do something You are required by law to wear seat belts.the required number/level/period etc. The bill failed to get the required number of votes.something is required of somebody Children need to know what is required of them. The book is required reading for this class (=something that people must read for the class). [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French requerre, from Vulgar Latin requaerere to try to find, need] |