required

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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

required

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past tense and past participle of require

Synonyms of required

Adjective

• mandatory
• necessary
• compulsory
• incumbent
• needed

Examples of required in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Founding Freedoms Law Center, which launched the challenge in April, argues that lawmakers failed to follow required procedures and that the ballot language is misleading. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026

However, Brookfield disputed the claim and said no compensation is currently owed to BHV, and that any compensation was conditional on the premises being returned in the required condition. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

No specific guidelines were given – just the required proportions. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a months-long, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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