require

🇺🇸 /rɪˈkwaɪər/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP500Oxford3000CEFR-B1
verb
B1

to need something or someone

This task requires careful attention.

B2

to demand that someone does something

The rules require everyone to wear a helmet.

translation

v. to need something or someone; to demand that someone does something

Word Forms

3rd Present requires
Past required
Perfect required
Progressive requiring