require

Definition

  • v. require as useful, just, or proper
  • v. consider obligatory; request and expect
  • v. make someone do something
  • v. have need of

Word forms

Past participle
required
Third person singular
requires
Present participle
requiring
Past tense
required

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The teacher requires all students to submit their homework by Friday.

  2. vt.

    The law requires that all drivers wear a seatbelt.