require
verb OPAL WOPAL S
/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/
/rɪˈkwaɪər/
not usually used in the progressive tenses (formal)Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they require | /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ /rɪˈkwaɪər/ |
| he / she / it requires | /rɪˈkwaɪəz/ /rɪˈkwaɪərz/ |
| past simple required | /rɪˈkwaɪəd/ /rɪˈkwaɪərd/ |
| past participle required | /rɪˈkwaɪəd/ /rɪˈkwaɪərd/ |
| -ing form requiring | /rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ /rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ |
- to need something; to depend on somebody/something
- require something These pets require a lot of care and attention.
- Deciphering the code requires an expert.
- This condition requires urgent treatment.
- Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)
- These plants absolutely require shade.
- require somebody/something to do something True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.
- require that… The situation required that he be present.
- (British English also) The situation required that he should be present.
- require doing something Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
Extra Examples- The scheme will require a high level of investment.
- Friendships do not just happen; they require effort.
- They are trying to reduce the time required to complete the process.
- These changes require vast amounts of capital
- Sufficient moisture is required for good growth.
- More research is urgently required before conclusions can be drawn.
- The plants usually require treatment each year.
- Your services are no longer required.
- Force is required in order to open it.
- Applying online requires less time and effort.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
- [often passive] to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
- require something I just require a signature on the form.
- be required (by something) The wearing of seat belts is required by law.
- ‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course.
- Several students failed to reach the required standard.
- be required of somebody What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)?
- be required to do something All candidates will be required to take a short test.
- All adults are legally required to pay the tax.
- require that… We require that you comply with the following rules:…
- The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt.
Extra Examples- The government's ruling will require widespread changes in classroom practices.
- Graduates should possess the knowledge and skills required by industry.
- Students were required to provide a written proposal.
- Such use may require approval by federal regulatory agencies.
- The workshop is free, but booking is required.
- Farmers will be required to pay for the testing.
- These are the conditions required under the terms of the agreement.
Synonyms demanddemandTopics Permission and obligationb2- require
- expect
- insist
- ask
- demand to make a very strong request for something; to say very definitely that somebody should have or do something:
- She demanded an immediate explanation.
- require [often passive] (rather formal) to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards:
- All candidates will be required to take a short test.
- expect to demand that somebody should do, have or be something, especially because it is their duty or responsibility:
- I expect to be paid promptly for the work.
- insist to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do something:
- I didn’t want to go but he insisted.
- We insist on the highest standards at all times.
- ask to expect or demand something:
- You’re asking too much of him.
- to demand/require/expect/ask something of/from somebody
- to demand/require/expect/insist/ask that…
- to require/expect/ask somebody to do something
- to demand/require/expect/ask a lot/too much/a great deal
- to be too much to expect/ask
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French requere, from Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’.