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

• compulsory
• forced
• imperative
• incumbent
• involuntary
• mandatory
• necessary
• nonelective
• obligatory
• peremptory

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

White children also had fewer days from termination of parental rights to adoption finalization, a required step in the adoption process, with an average time of 273.5 days. —Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025

The Heat assert Pena hasn’t used the marks at issue in commerce, a required step under trademark law. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2025

So these are cases in which there is no response from disclosure in the first place by the required statutory deadlines to administratively appeal. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

That’s when all state and federal tax returns and any required tax payments are due. . —Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025

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