req
uire
Third Person
requires
Present Participle
requiring
Past Tense
required
Past Participle
required
1
to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation
transitive
- Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics.
- The job application will require a resume and a cover letter.
- To operate the machinery safely, it will require proper training.
- The project's success will require collaboration and effective communication among team members.
- To bake the cake, the recipe will require eggs, flour, sugar, and butter.
2
to make something mandatory or necessary
transitive
- The event requires a ticket for entry.
- The situation requires quick thinking and action.
- The test requires a minimum score to pass.
- The plan requires approval from the board before proceeding.
- The event requires registration in advance.
3
to expect an action or quality from someone because of their role or status
transitive
- As a leader, he requires honesty and transparency from everyone.
- The manager requires respect from all of her team members.
- The teacher requires punctuality from all students.
- The coach requires discipline and hard work from his players.
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4
to be obligated to do something because it is demanded by a law or rule
- The new law will require all businesses to provide health insurance for their employees.
- Students are required to wear uniforms as part of the school’s dress code.
- The policy requires that employees complete mandatory safety training every year.
- The job requires you to have a degree in engineering.
- The project will require everyone to work extra hours.
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