Require

/rɪˈkwaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To need something for a particular purpose.

The job will require you to work late hours.

To make something necessary or obligatory.

The law requires all drivers to have insurance.

To demand as essential or important.

This project requires careful planning and execution.

To need as a condition.

Successful completion of the course requires dedication and hard work.

Middle English: from Old French 'requerre', from Latin 'requirere', meaning 'to seek again'.

require one's presence

to need someone to be present

require a discussion

to need to have a conversation about something

as required

in the way that is needed or necessary

requirement

a thing that is needed or wanted

requisite

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

must-have

This gadget is a must-have for any tech enthusiast.

gotta have

If you're running a race, you gotta have water.