REQUIRE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make someone do something
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) require is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • consider obligatory
    • request and expect
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We require our secretary to be on time
    • Aren”t we asking too much of these children?
    • I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
    Hypernyms(s) require is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • have need of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
    Hypernyms(s) require is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • require as useful, just, or proper
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • It takes nerve to do what she did
    • success usually requires hard work
    • This job asks a lot of patience and skill
    • This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
    • This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)