What is another word for requires?

Common synonyms for requires include require, callfor, obviate, need, necessitate.

What is the opposite of requires?

Antonyms of requires include forgoes, waives, dispenses, relinquishes, omits.

Synonyms for

Requires

Verb / ri:ˈkwaɪɜ:z / / ri:ˈkwaɪrz / Another word for requires — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to need something or make it necessary for something to happen

Synonyms & similar words

require callfor obviate need necessitate demand postulate command take want involve expect ask necessitates demands entails needs warrants compels asks orders mandates prescribes obliges directs summons instructs enjoins presses impels drives forces

Synonyms by register

Formal

necessitates demands calls for entails

Informal

needs asks for wants is gonna need

Literary

behooves commands

Antonyms

forgoes waives dispenses relinquishes omits skips

Common collocations

requires attention
requires effort
requires patience
requires a lot
requires more than
requires the use
requires a certain

Word family

noun requirement

verb require

adjective required

adverb requiredly

Usage note

Often used in formal contexts to indicate something is necessary or essential. Be mindful of its strength; 'requires' implies a strong need or obligation.