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require

verb

/rɪˈkwaɪər/

Meaning

to need something; to demand or insist on

to need something or make something necessary

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need, demand, necessitate, call for

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need, demand, necessitate, call for

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demand, need, necessitate, call for

provide, give, offer, exclude, neglect

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provide, give, offer

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exclude, neglect

require attention, require permission, require effort, strictly require, require help

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require attention, require permission, require effort, strictly require

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require help, require permission, require attention

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame