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

Just a handful of names are thought to be capable of mustering the required support of 81 lawmakers to trigger a leadership contest. —Isa Soares, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

Don’t try to handle a squatter yourself by changing locks, hauling out belongings or shutting off utilities — Texas law treats that as a self-help eviction and can backfire if the person turns out to have tenant rights, making court eviction the required route in landlord-tenant cases. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026

The required minimum distribution from your retirement account will change annually based on age. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 May 2026

Patlola testified that Resilience had fallen far short of paying required rent, and that Ramco is allowed to evict it. —Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 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