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

Frozen vegetables, bakery products, and cheese are among the 139 SOIs that list salt as a required or optional ingredient. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2026

Finishing early required finding a pause to fill the remaining time. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

This will require heavy investment in spectrum and cell towers and the installation of all required equipment. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Neither Castillo nor Hershey have filed required ethics reports, or reported fundraising, signs their campaigns lack broad support and have not broadly engaged voters. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 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