require

Definition for require

verb as in need, want

Strongest match

lack

Strong matches

crave, desire, miss, wish

Weak matches

depend upon, feel necessity for, have need, hurting for, stand in need

verb as in ask, demand; necessitate

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call for, cause, compel, demand, expect, instruct, involve, obligate, oblige, order, request, take

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beg, beseech, bid, challenge, claim, command, constrain, crave, direct, enjoin, entail, exact, postulate, requisition, solicit

Weak matches

assert oneself, call upon, insist upon, look for, push for

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Ballmer was adamant that he knew nothing of the details of the endorsement agreement, that in fact teams are required to stay out of negotiations between players and companies they endorse.

From Los Angeles Times

Whiteabbey Hospital provides care for patients requiring rehabilitation or further assessment following an acute hospital admission.

From BBC

General Assembly last week — probably the longest speech ever delivered by a U.S. president in that forum, and without question the most unhinged — requires facing a difficult truth.

From Salon

The test required the deputy to pull off several tasks while remaining on horseback.

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They would be required to notify minor users at least every three hours to take a break, and that the chatbot is not human.

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