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- DictionaryRe·quire/rəˈkwī(ə)r/
verb
- 1. need for a particular purpose: "three patients required operations"
Definitions of require. verb. have need of. synonyms: need, want. see more. verb. require as useful, just, or proper. “success usually requires hard work” synonyms: ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, take. claim, exact, take. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs. see more. verb.
verb (used with object) , re·quired, re·quir·ing. to have need of; need: He requires medical care. to call on authoritatively; order or enjoin to do something: to require an agent to account for money spent. to ask for authoritatively or imperatively; demand. Antonyms: forgo.
Check pronunciation: require. Definition of require verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1 to need something; to depend on someone or something require something These pets require a lot of care and attention. Deciphering the code requires an expert. This condition requires urgent treatment.
4 days ago · 1. to have need of; depend upon; want. 2. to impose as a necessity; make necessary. this work requires precision. 3. (also intr) to make a formal request (for); insist upon or demand, esp as an obligation. 4. to call upon or oblige (a person) authoritatively; order or command.
verb [ T ] uk / rɪˈkwaɪə r/ us. Add to word list. B1. to need or demand something: Training to be a doctor requires a lot of hard work. [ + that ] A recent law requires that all programmes are censored. Fewer examples. A small baby requires constant care. Chess requires a high level of concentration.
verb (used with object), re·quired, re·quir·ing. to have need of; need: He requires medical care. to call on authoritatively; order or enjoin to do something: to require an agent to account for money spent. to ask for authoritatively or imperatively; demand.
