required

adjective

re·​quired ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 

: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided

required reading

required monthly payments

submit the required proof of identification

Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.

—Robert I. Mehr

Synonyms of required

• mandatory
• necessary
• compulsory
• incumbent
• needed

Examples of required in a Sentence

formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license

with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside

Recent Examples on the Web

Tradition, rigor, and even required reading can serve a purpose, but one doesn’t need to appreciate every individual flower to know that flowers are beautiful. —Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

Graphics software was not easy to use, unintuitive and required training. —Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026

But the goal should not be to slam the brakes on new technologies and their required infrastructure. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 19 May 2026

The second emergency board, which released a report on March 16, extended by 60 days the required cooling-off period. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing required

• required reading

Rhymes for required

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired
• respired
• transpired