Meaning & use
require
To need something as necessary, or to officially demand that something be done.
See it in a sentence
This job requires a valid driver's license and at least two years of experience.
The law requires all drivers to wear a seatbelt at all times.
A note on using this word
Require sounds more formal than 'need' and is common in official, legal, or academic writing.
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