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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈkwaɪər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈkwaɪr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri kwīər)

Inflections of 'require' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
requires
v 3rd person singular
requiring
v pres p
required
v past
required
v past p
WordReference Collins English Usage © 2026
require
If you require something, you need it or want it.
Is there anything you ?
We cannot guarantee that any particular item will be available when you it.
Require is a formal word. You do not usually use it in conversation or in less formal writing. Instead, you use need or want.
I won't that book any more.
All they want is a holiday.
If something is required, it must be obtained so that something else can be done.
Parliamentary approval would for any scheme.
An increase in funds may .
If you are required to do something, you must do it, for example because of a rule or law.
All the boys study religion.
'require' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

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