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require

/rɪˈkwaɪər/
English Definition
v. need, demand
中文释义
需要,要求
Example Sentence

Complex laboratory experiments often require precise temperature control to yield reliable results.

复杂的实验室实验通常需要精确的温度控制才能产生可靠的结果。

Synonyms
need demand call for
Antonyms
forgo dispense with
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

In his 1963 lecture, the linguist begins with an anecdote about a mistranslation that nearly derailed a trade negotiation, using the story to introduce his broader argument that professional interpreters require formal certification.

From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure

Dietitian Sam Ostrowski agrees that plant-based diets can meet protein needs but stresses that this requires careful meal planning that many people, especially those transitioning quickly from omnivorous diets, may not initially know how to do.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

A recent survey of small business owners found that the most commonly cited obstacle to growth was not access to capital, as many assume, but difficulty finding workers with the specific technical skills the business required.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “require”?

  1. A To make familiar
  2. B Inspect, check closely
  3. C To give out or deliver something to people
  4. D Need, demand
Show answer

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

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “need, demand”?

  1. A distribute
  2. B examine
  3. C acquaint
  4. D require
Show answer

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

Common questions about “require”

What does “require” mean?

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

How do you pronounce “require”?

require is pronounced /rɪˈkwaɪər/.

How is “require” used in a sentence?

Complex laboratory experiments often require precise temperature control to yield reliable results. (复杂的实验室实验通常需要精确的温度控制才能产生可靠的结果。)

What are synonyms for “require”?

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

What is the opposite of “require”?

forgo, dispense with — each the opposite of require (need, demand).

Is “require” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. require is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “require”?

re(again and again)+quire(seek)

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