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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
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
require
3rd person singular
requires
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
required
requirement
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