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Translation

to demand, to require

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Word origin

From Latin exigere ('to drive out, to demand'), from ex- and agere ('to do, to drive').

Origin
Latin
Root
exigere
English cognates
exact, exigent

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (g/j spelling change)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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The vacancy requires previous experience.

explicação imediata.

The customers demanded an immediate explanation.

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The teacher demands respect in the classroom.

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