require
BrE /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ AmE /rɪˈkwaɪr/
verb en → es
past required pp required ing requiring
to need something or someone for a particular purpose
necesitar, requerir
- require sb/sth to do sth
Collocations require an application form · require a high standard of English
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The job requires a lot of experience.
El trabajo requiere mucha experiencia.
to officially order someone to do something or make them do it by law
ordenar, exigir, requerir
- require sb/sth to do sth
Collocations require a permit · require an ID card
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The law requires all citizens to vote.
La ley requiere que todos los ciudadanos voten.
to cause something or make it necessary for something else to happen
hacer necesario, requerir
- require sth
Collocations require a lot of effort · require careful consideration
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The project requires a great deal of time and money.
El proyecto requiere mucho tiempo y dinero.
to need something or someone for a particular purpose (noun form)
necesidad, requerimiento
Phrasal verbs
exigir a alguien que haga algo
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The manager required of all staff to submit their reports by Friday.
El gerente exigió a todo el personal presentar sus informes antes del viernes.
requerir la presencia de alguien o algo
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The meeting required her away for the whole day.
La reunión requirió su presencia durante todo el día.