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require

/riˈkwaɪər/ verb · British & US
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What does require mean?

verb

To need or demand something as a necessary condition; to make something necessary or obligatory. To ask or request something formally or officially.

Example

"The company requires all employees to wear a uniform."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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