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(verb) require as useful, just, or proper. Synonyms: necessitate, ask, postulate, need, take, involve, call for, demand. Examples: "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."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) consider obligatory; request and expect. Synonyms: ask, expect. Examples: "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."
Verb Definition 2