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to require
01
to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation
Transitive: to require sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
require
3rd person singular
requires
Present participle
requiring
Past simple
required
Past participle
required
Examples
Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics.
02
to make something mandatory or necessary
Transitive: to require a condition
Examples
The event requires a ticket for entry.
03
to expect an action or quality from someone because of their role or status
Transitive: to require sth from sb
Examples
As a leader, he requires honesty and transparency from everyone.
04
to be obligated to do something because it is demanded by a law or rule
Ditransitive: to require sb to do sth
Transitive: to require that
Examples
The new law will require all businesses to provide health insurance for their employees.
Lexical Tree
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requirement
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