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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
require 
re·quire AW [require requires required requiring] BrE [rɪˈkwaɪə(r)] NAmE [rɪˈkwaɪər] verb (not usually used in the progressive tenses) (formal) 1. to need sth; to depend on sb/sth •~ sth 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) •~ sb/sth to do sth True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. •~ that… The situation required that he be present. • (BrE also)The situation required that he should be present. •~ doing sth Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. 2. often passive to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules •~ sth 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. •~ sth of sb What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? •~ sb to do sth All candidates will be required to take a short test. •~ that… We require that you comply with the following rules:… Verb forms: Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old French requere, from Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’. Thesaurus: require verb 1. T (not usually used in the progressive tenses) (formal) •This condition requires urgent treatment. need • • call for sth • • demand • • rely on/upon sb/sth • |especially spoken want • really require/need/call for/demand/want sth urgently require/need/want sb/sth clearly/obviously require/need/call for/demand sth 2. T, often passive (not usually used in the progressivetenses) (formal) •All candidates are required to take a short test. demand • • expect • • insist • • ask • |formal stipulate • require/demand/expect/ask sth from/of sb require/demand/expect/insist/ask/stipulate that… require/expect/ask sb to do sth require/demand/expect/insist on high standards Example Bank: •These plants absolutely require shade. •‘Hamlet’ is required reading for the class. •Do you require anything else? •The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt. •These lentils do not require soaking before cooking. •What exactly is required of a receptionist?
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