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US
/ˌɹiˈkwaɪɝ, ɹiˈkwaɪɹ, ɹɪˈkwaɪɝ/
]
[ UK /ɹɪkwˈaɪə/ ]
[ UK /ɹɪkwˈaɪə/ ]
VERB
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require as useful, just, or proper
It takes nerve to do what she did
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
success usually requires hard work
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice -
consider obligatory; request and expect
I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
Aren't we asking too much of these children?
We require our secretary to be on time -
have need of
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner - make someone do something
How To Use require In A Sentence
- At any rate, she rolled up the cuffs of her camouflage cargo pants a few times so she didn't trip if today's class required running.
- The one who liked the girls a bit too much. peteyboosh I agree with Pat: composting (Ray should not compost old cheese and tortillas), social cropdusting requires attention at Ediible Geography. Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
- In a field where biological material is limited, experimental cytogenetic techniques often require only a few cells.
- It makes data generators, multimeters and oscilloscopes, as well as semiconductors, optoelectronic components and RF chip sets - all very complex products that require a great deal of customization for individual customers.
- The firm employs ten people and hires drivers when required.
- The process of inspiration is active and requires energy for muscle contraction.
- The study predicted that, by 2022, the country would still require $7.2 billion in foreign aid a year—and that assumes an upsurge of so-far inexistent mining-industry revenue and no dramatic deterioration of security. Afghanistan Seeks Enduring Support
- Take the maximum draw weight of the bow required and multiply this by a factor of 5.
- As the firm's engraver, he requires an artistic eye and a considerable amount of strength.
- He visited a specialist yesterday to find out whether he requires surgery. Times, Sunday Times
