Meaning
To require something means to need it for a particular purpose.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "require" with "request"; "require" means you need something, while "request" means you are asking for it.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
John
is
getting
ready
for
a
short
trip
to
another
country
.
He
knows
that
some
countries
require
a
visa
,
so
he
checks
the
rules
online
.
He
collects
his
passport
,
prints
the
plane
tickets
,
and
packs
a
small
bag
.
If
he
leaves
on
time
,
he
will
reach
the
airport
two
hours
before
the
flight
.
He
feels
relaxed
because
he
made
a
clear
plan
and
double
checked
everything
.
Common Phrases
require help
require information
require a permit
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
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