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

  • (..) of methylamine, aren't you? I can do the math. You've been at it long enough. You must be running low. I have a new method that requires no methylamine. And it's easy, and it will keep you in business. And Todd, I could teach it to you. How did you know to find us here? (..)
    2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Felina Season: 5 Episode 16