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require

/rɪˈkwaɪər/

re · quire rɪ · ˈkwaɪər

English Definition

v. need, demand

中文释义

需要，要求

Significado en Español

requerir, necesitar

한국어 뜻

요구하다, 필요로 하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

yêu cầu, cần thiết

Example Sentence

The job requires experience.

这工作需要经验。

Synonyms

need demand

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

re(again and again)+quire(seek)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “require” as used in the sentence: To enroll in the advanced mathematics class, students must require approval from their current teacher.

A ignore
B accept
C refuse
D demand

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D — demand. “require” means v. need, demand

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

This complicated recipe will ______ several hours of careful work.

A require
B waste
C avoid
D forbid

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A — require. “require” means v. need, demand

Common questions about “require”

What does “require” mean?

require — v. need, demand. In Chinese: 需要，要求.

How do you pronounce “require”?

require is pronounced /rɪˈkwaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · quire.

How do you use “require” in a sentence?

The job requires experience. (这工作需要经验。)

What are synonyms for “require”?

need, demand — all close in meaning to require (v. need, demand).

Is “require” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. require appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “require”?

re(again and again)+quire(seek)

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require

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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