require

Definition

  • verb: to need (something)
  • verb: to claim or ask for by right and authority
  • used to say that something is necessary
  • synonyms: need, direct, order

Examples

  • The truck driver carries a special license, as the law 'requires' (him to do). = The truck driver carries a special license, 'as required by' law.

  • What will be 'required' of me if I accept the job? = What will I be 'required' to do if I accept the job?

  • The newspaper is 'required reading' [=reading that must be done] in my politics course.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...unless they knew their secret was preserved. How could you know Sauni're's last words? Leigh. Grail quests require sacrifice. You are a murderer. No. No. Robert, tell her. When history is written, murderers are heroes. You self-righteous bastard! (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code
  • (..) Alexander Pope. "A. Pope." Your grandfather was a genius. Come on. Emergency. Which service do you require? I know the location of two murderers wanted by French police. We've just had a call. Triangulation leads back to Docklands. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code