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We used require in class to explain our idea clearly.
What does Require mean?
Require means need or make necessary.
Dictionary definition
To need something or make something necessary.
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Require in a sentence
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What does require mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to require?
Need is close to require in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: We used ____ in class to explain our idea clearly.
Require best completes the sentence.
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Require
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ri · kwy · er · strongest beat: kwy
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WordRequire.
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MeaningRequire means need or make necessary.
ExampleExample: We used require in class to explain our idea clearly.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · kwy · er
- Strongest beat
- kwy
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwy.
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allowUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
waiveUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Require word family
Base word
require
verb
requires
Present-tense form of require.
verb
required
Past-tense form of require.
verb
requiring
-ing form of require.
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