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

Though parents would have the option to opt their children out of some of the required teachings, Clark said, missing lessons could impact students’ test scores. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

The contractor had trouble achieving the required precision, so Rashid settled for wooden baseboards. — Dean Kaufman, Curbed, 30 June 2026

However, the audit found the nonprofit was not tracking required data for many of the guests to track accurately how many actually got housed. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

The required reading list will take effect beginning with the 2030-31 school year for elementary school students. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 27 June 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