require

US: /ˌɹiˈkwaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈkwaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈkwaɪɝ/
UK: /ɹɪkwˈa‍ɪ‍ə/


English Vietnamese dictionary


require /ri'kwaiə/
  • ngoại động từ
    • đòi hỏi, yêu cầu
      • what do you require of me?: anh muốn gì tôi?
    • cần đến, cần phải có
      • the matter requires careful consideration: vấn đề cần phải nghiên cứu kỹ lưỡng
    • if required
      • nếu cần đến
    • when required
      • khi cần đến
    • where required
      • nơi nào cấp

Advanced English dictionary


+ verb (not usually used in the progressive tenses) (formal)
1 to need sth; to depend on sb/sth: [VN] 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) + [VN to inf] True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. + [V that] The situation required that he be present. + (BrE also) The situation required that he should be present. + [V -ing] Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.
2 [often passive] ~ sth (of sb) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules: [VN] What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? + 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. + [VN to inf] All candidates will be required to take a short test. [also V that]

Thesaurus dictionary


v.
1 order, command, ask (for), call (for), press (for), instruct, coerce, force; insist, demand; make:
I am required to appear in court on Monday. The teacher required that I bring my mother to school
2 need, want, lack, be lacking, be missing, be short (of); desire:
We require one more trainee in order to fill our quota.

Collocation dictionary


ADV.

urgently
Many of the refugees urgently require medical treatment.
| reasonably
(law)


Concise English dictionary


requires|required|requiringrɪ'kwaɪə(r)
verb
+require as useful, just, or proper
+consider obligatory; request and expect
+make someone do something
+have need of