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

  • (..) Thank you - do not remember it -- not really - never -- I thought that you can dismiss the entire during one night require years to develop this flexibility years and the longest battle for application toss this, the only trophy we collect here joints are bloody and broken bones Yes excellent (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda