Require of Meaning in English
expression
ˌɹiˈkwaɪɝ/, /ɹiˈkwaɪɹ/, /ɹɪˈkwaɪɝ/ /ˈəv
ri-KWAI-ur uhv
ɹɪkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɒv
ri-KWAI-uh uhv
Definition
To ask someone to do something as a necessary or expected action; to demand something from someone.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or official tone. Common in contracts, rules, job descriptions (e.g., 'We require of you that you arrive on time'). Usually followed by the person or group and then by what is demanded. Not as direct as 'demand', softer than 'force'.
Spanish: exigir de - requerir dePortuguese (BR): exigir de - requerer dePortuguese (PT): exigir de - requerer deChinese (Simplified): 要求...（某人）Chinese (Traditional): 要求...（某人）Hindi: (से) माँगना - (से) अपेक्षा करनाArabic: يطلب من - يتطلب منBengali: চাওয়া - দাবি করা (নিয়ম/দায়িত্ব)Russian: требовать отJapanese: ～に求める - ～に要求するVietnamese: yêu cầu ở - đòi hỏi ởKorean: ~에게 요구하다Turkish: -den istemek - talep etmekUrdu: کا مطالبہ کرنا - لازمی قرار دیناIndonesian: meminta dari - menuntut dari
Example Sentences
The job requires of you strong communication skills.
basic
Teachers often require of students to finish homework on time.
basic
The rules require of everyone to wear a helmet.
basic
What does this course require of its students?
natural
They require of all employees to sign a confidentiality agreement.
natural
Not everything you require of people is fair.
natural