require

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈkwaɪə/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To need something or make it necessary.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Naturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary.

Examples

  • Fruit trees require a large amount of space in which to grow.

  • The rules require us all to be present.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈkwʌɪɹ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To demand (of someone) to do something.

  2. To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively.

  3. To ask (someone) for something; to request.

More examples

In context

  • These pets require a lot of care and attention.

  • It is required (of me) that I give evidence in court.

  • "I am Miss Newbury," I announced, "and I require to be shown to my room immediately, if you please."

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Old French requerre (French: requérir), from Latin requīrō (“to require, seek, ask for”).