Kilo Lingo

/rɪˈkwaɪə/

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Translation

To need something, or to say by rule that someone must do something.

Word origin

From Old French requerre, from Latin requirere, meaning to ask for again.

Origin
Latin
Root
requirere
English cognates
request, inquire

Grammar

Verb typeregular (require, requires, required)

Examples

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Here "require" simply means need.

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"Requires" says what you must have to get the job.

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"Are required to" is a formal way of saying "must".

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This word is part of lesson 30.