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."
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