require

require

/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/

not usually used in the progressive tenses

(formal)

1 to need something; to depend on somebody/something

require something These pets require a lot of care and attention.

Deciphering the code requires an expert.

This condition requires urgent treatment.

Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)

These plants absolutely require shade.

require somebody/something to do something True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.

require that… The situation required that he be present.

(British English also) The situation required that he should be present.

require doing something Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.

Collocations

adverb

require something I just require a signature on the form.

be required (by something) The wearing of seat belts is required by law.

‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course.

Several students failed to reach the required standard.

be required of somebody What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)?

be required to do something All candidates will be required to take a short test.

All adults are legally required to pay the tax.

require that… We require that you comply with the following rules:…

The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt.

Word Origin

late Middle English: from Old French requere, from Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’.