Hyphenation of require

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word require? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-quire

Definitions of require:

1.
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
2.
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
3.
Make someone do something
4.
Have need of
This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner

Synonyms of require:

verb necessitate, ask, postulate, need, take, involve, call for, demand
verb ask, expect, demand
verb command, compel, order, tell, enjoin, say
verb want, need, be

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