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required

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/adjective3 syllables

Required means: necessary for relief or supply.

Synonyms for required7

adjective, as in necessary for relief or supply

needed, needful, requisite, necessary

adjective, as in required by rule

compulsory, mandatory, obligatory

What does required mean?2

adjective

1

necessary for relief or supply“provided them with all things needful”

2

required by rule“in most schools physical education is compulsory”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with required?11

three syllables

inspiredacquireddesiredadmiredconspiredtranspiredinquired
Show 40 near rhymes
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Required in a sentence

  • During the outbreak, citizens were required to report any diarrhea to the authorities immediately.Eccles17
  • I developed a tumor in my stomach, which required surgery.ulymarrero
  • A blue suit, white shirt and red tie are required for all male workers.CK
  • A blue suit, white shirt and red tie are required for all male employees.CK
  • The fracture is not displaced, and no surgery is required.AlanF_US
  • The three fundamentals required for life in a society are food, shelter and clothing.Reza_
  • I'm sorry, sir, but a jacket and tie are required.CM
  • When one goes to the notary public's office, the following are required.fcbond

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