require (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwaɪər/

Definition

To need or demand something as a necessity for a particular purpose or for something to happen.

Examples

• This recipe requires three eggs and a cup of milk.

• The new policy requires all employees to attend a training session.

• To graduate, you will require a minimum GPA of 3.0.

How to Use require

require that (prepositional phrase)

To make a rule or condition that something must happen or be done. — "The regulations require that all food products be clearly labeled."

require sb to do sth (prepositional phrase)

To make a person do something as a condition or necessity. — "The university requires all students to complete a thesis."

require sth of sb (prepositional phrase)

To demand or expect something from a person. — "The coach requires a lot of effort of his players."

require assistance (collocation)

To need help or support. — "The injured hiker required assistance to get back to the base camp."

Synonyms of require

Words with a similar meaning to require:

• need
• ask for
• demand
• necessitate

Antonyms of require

Words with the opposite meaning to require:

• waive
• forgo

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