Require

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwaɪr/

Definitions of require

verb to need or demand something as necessary or essential

Example Sentences

A1 I require a pen to write my name.

A2 She requires assistance with her homework.

B1 The job requires a lot of attention to detail.

B2 The new software update requires a restart to take effect.

C1 The project manager requires all team members to attend the meeting.

C2 The contract requires the client to provide payment within 30 days.

Examples of require in a Sentence

formal The job position will require a minimum of five years of experience in the field.

informal If you want to join the club, they require you to attend at least two meetings a month.

slang My parents require me to clean my room before I can go out with my friends.

figurative Success in this industry will require you to think outside the box and take risks.

Grammatical Forms of require

• past tense: required
• plural: requires
• comparative: more required
• superlative: most required
• present tense: require
• future tense: will require
• perfect tense: has required
• continuous tense: is requiring
• singular: requires
• positive degree: required
• infinitive: require
• gerund: requiring
• participle: required

Origin and Evolution of require

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'require' originated from the Latin word 'requirere', which means 'to seek, ask for'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'require' has evolved to encompass the idea of demanding or needing something, rather than simply seeking or asking for it.