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

  • (..) I wondering why you wearing something like that. I'm sure I don't recall what happened. Can I get you anything else gentlemen? Yes sweetheart I have rare condition which require me to drink one of those every minutes, please. We were specifically adviced not to leave the country. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street
  • (..) - Couch, for desk. - I don't understand, I am sorry. I am curious about your bank secrecy laws here. Wait, yes, excuse me Jordan. - Swiss custom, we require minutes of bla bla. - Chit chat. Chit chat thank you, before business can be discussed. Yeah. Of course, let's get down to it. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street