Require Required I Verb Bre Rɪˈkwaɪə(R Rɪˈkwaɪər Pets

• 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)

require

1. to need something; to depend on somebody/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)
• True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.
• The situation required that he be present.
• The situation required that he should be present.
• Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
2. to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules
• 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.
• I just require a signature on the form.
• What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)?
• All candidates will be required to take a short test.
• We require that you comply with the following rules:…
• She demanded an immediate explanation.
• All candidates will be required to take a short test.
• I expect to be paid promptly for the work.
• I didn’t want to go but he insisted.
• We insist on the highest standards at all times.
• You’re asking too much of him.

Extra Examples

• These plants absolutely require shade.
• ‘Hamlet’ is required reading for the class.
• Do you require anything else?
• The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt.
• These lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
• What exactly is required of a receptionist?

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they require
• he / she / it requires
• past simple required
• past participle required
• -ing form requiring

Word Origin

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