Words Like REQUIRE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REQUIRE.

30 Alternative Words Similar to require

1 Necessitate Verb      Synonym Words Like Necessitate
2 Ask Verb      Synonym Words Like Ask
3 Postulate Verb      Synonym Words Like Postulate
4 Need Verb      Synonym Words Like Need
5 Take Verb      Synonym Words Like Take
6 Involve Verb      Synonym Words Like Involve
7 Demand Verb      Synonym Words Like Demand
8 Expect Verb      Synonym Words Like Expect
9 Command Verb      Synonym Words Like Command
10 Want Verb      Synonym Words Like Want
11 Be Verb      Synonym Words Like Be
12 Compel Verb      Synonym Words Like Compel
13 Enjoin Verb      Synonym Words Like Enjoin
14 Order Verb      Synonym Words Like Order
15 Say Verb      Synonym Words Like Say
16 Tell Verb      Synonym Words Like Tell
17 Obviate Verb      Antonym Words Like Obviate
18 Exact Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Exact
19 Request Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Request
20 Cry Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cry
21 Disallow Verb      Hyponym Words Like Disallow
22 Charge Verb      Hyponym Words Like Charge
23 Nix Verb      Hyponym Words Like Nix
24 Burden Verb      Hyponym Words Like Burden
25 Saddle Verb      Hyponym Words Like Saddle
26 Forbid Verb      Hyponym Words Like Forbid
27 Call Verb      Hyponym Words Like Call
28 Draw Verb      Hyponym Words Like Draw
29 Claim Verb      Hyponym Words Like Claim
30 Cost Verb      Hyponym Words Like Cost

8 examples of require

1 to require the surrender of property
2 Aren't we asking too much of these children?
3 I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons
4 This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
5 This job asks a lot of patience and skill
6 This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
7 This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
8 success usually requires hard work

10 definitions of require

1 To demand; to insist upon having; to claim as by right and authority; to exact.
2 To demand or exact as indispensable; to need.
3 To ask as a favor; to request.
4 have need of
5 make someone do something
6 consider obligatory; request and expect
7 require as useful, just, or proper
8 To have as a requisite; need: Most plants require sunlight.
9 To call for as obligatory or appropriate; demand. See Synonyms at demand.
10 To impose an obligation on; compel: Students are required to attend classes.
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