Require Definition
require
verb
- require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
- consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons"
- make someone do something
- have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"
"Require" in song lyrics
See how require is used in real songs:
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"More of this you require"
DL Incognito — Audio Coke -
"after a couple of songs I'll require"
Kid 'N Play — Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody -
"Still I require ?????????"
Low Profile — Make Room For the Dub.B.U.
Words that rhyme with require
Usage tips for "require"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "require" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for require to find words that pair well.