require
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Definition of require
1a : to claim or ask for by right and authority
b archaic : request
2a : 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 chiefly British : to feel or be obliged —used with a following infinitive one does not require to be a specialist— Elizabeth Bowen
archaic : ask
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Synonyms & Antonyms for require
Synonyms
bear, challenge, claim, demand, necessitate, need, take, want, warrant
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The big one strikes early Daytona is one of two tracks where cars are required to have restrictor plates, limiting their speeds for safety. — Michelle R. Martinelli, For The Win, "Breaking down the 7 craziest moments from NASCAR's summer Daytona race," 10 July 2018 The court is required to rule within 90 days of oral arguments, which would make its deadline late August. — David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "If state Supreme Court rules against San Diego on pensions, it could could cost city millions," 14 July 2018 County commissioners, however, are not required to follow the staff’s report nor the planning and zoning board’s recommendation. — Martin E. Comas, OrlandoSentinel.com, "East Seminole residents express relief after board rejects rural development but ready for future battles," 13 July 2018 No community is required to adopt a Community Benefit District. — BostonGlobe.com, "Should Massachusetts allow cities and towns to create Community Benefit Districts?," 13 July 2018 If a farm lies outside one of the zones, a permit would be required to shoot the birds. — Jordyn Hermani, Indianapolis Star, "Black vultures are eating cows alive. But it's difficult to legally kill the birds.," 13 July 2018 This need not presage a darker time, like Rome’s withdrawal from Britain, but more will be required of the world’s other free countries. — Tony Abbott, WSJ, "An Ally Sizes Up Donald Trump," 13 July 2018 Often, they are required to retake the entire course load to complete the degree. — Ita Tsai, chicagotribune.com, "Internationally educated nurses to help with the US nursing shortage," 13 July 2018 District-level staff pulled surveillance footage connected to the incident, as required by the use-of-force policy adopted two years ago, before identifying the incident for review by SIRT and eventually the state’s attorney. — Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, "'I only ever wanted justice,' says 18-year-old allegedly assaulted by Baltimore officer," 14 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'require.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for require
require
verb
English Language Learners Definition of require
: to need (something)
: to make it necessary for someone to do something
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require
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Kids Definition of require
1 : to have a need for This trick requires skill.
2 : order entry 1 sense 2, command The law requires drivers to wear seat belts.
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