Words / B1

ri-KWEYE-uh/rɪˈkwaɪə/

Require means need, in a slightly formal way. The job requires patience; you are required to register. Need is everyday. Must is stronger obligation from the speaker. Requirement is the noun: meet the requirements. Required reading is a classroom phrase.

Meaning

To need something.

Examples

• “This recipe requires two eggs.”
• “This visa requires two photographs.”
• “Students are required to wear an ID card.”

Good to know

require + noun. be required to + verb. Noun: requirement. Everyday: need.

Near in meaning

need

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