Required

//ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of require form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Necessary; obligatory; mandatory.

    "required course"

Adjective
  1. 1
    required by rule wordnet
  2. 2
    necessary for relief or supply wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
compulsoryrequisitemandatorynecessaryneedfulobligatory

Example

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"A customs declaration is required."

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