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Require

rɪˈkwʌɪə

Require definitions

verb

Inflections:

require required requires requiring

need for a particular purpose

"three patients required operations"

Synonyms:
essential vital indispensable necessary needed called for requisite prerequisite desired preferred chosen selected need be in need of stand in need of have need of
- make necessary
  
  "it would have required much research to produce a comprehensive list"
- specify as compulsory
  
  "the minimum car insurance required by law"
- (of someone in authority) instruct or expect (someone) to do something
  
  "you will be required to attend for cross-examination"
- regard an action, ability, or quality as due from (someone) by virtue of their position
  
  "the care and diligence required of him as a trustee"