Definition of require

verb (v)

• require as useful, just, or proper (verb.stative)

  Synonym: ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, postulate, take
  Antonym: eliminate, obviate, rid of
  

  Example:
  Success usually requires hard work.
  

  source: wordnet30
• consider obligatory; request and expect (verb.communication)

  Synonym: ask, expect
  

  Example:
  We require our secretary to be on time.
  

  source: wordnet30
• make someone do something (verb.communication)

  Synonym: command
  

  source: wordnet30
• have need of (verb.consumption)

  Synonym: need, want
  

  source: wordnet30
• To demand; to insist upon having; to claim as by right and authority; to exact; as, to require the surrender of property. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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