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REQUIRES

(verb)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Requires.

How to pronounce requires:

US

Requires - as a verb

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7call fordemand10involve13necessitate13need5postulate11take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider obligatory; request and expect

Example: "We require our secretary to be on time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7expect17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demand10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make someone do something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
command14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enjoin13order6say6tell4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have need of

Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
need5want7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Completing this project requires a lot of effort."
"Following the recipe requires some cooking skills."
"Driving a car legally requires a valid driver's license."
"The job requires experience in customer service."
"Using this software requires a computer with at least 4GB of RAM."
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Word Game Points

Is REQUIRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, requires is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REQUIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is REQUIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, requires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REQUIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is REQUIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, requires is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REQUIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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