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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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