Synonyms for Require
Definition of 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
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "require"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ask, command, compel can replace "require" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "require" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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.