require

[/rɪˈkwaɪər/]

verb

exigir, requerer, necessitar

1. to need something as a necessary condition

This job requires a high school diploma.

Este trabalho exige um diploma de ensino médio.

2. to demand or insist on something

The law requires all drivers to wear seatbelts.

A lei exige que todos os motoristas usem cintos de segurança.

3. to need or depend on something

Plants require sunlight to grow.

As plantas necessitam de luz solar para crescer.

4. to ask someone to do something formally or officially

The manager required the team to submit their reports by Friday.

O gerente exigiu que a equipe submetesse os relatórios até sexta-feira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

exigir, requerer, precisar

Most common usage in everyday and formal contexts

São Paulo

exigir, requerer

Standard usage, formal preference

Rio de Janeiro

exigir, precisar

Common in both formal and informal speech

Portugal

exigir, requerer, necessitar

Requerer more formal; exigir more demanding tone

require someone's presence

require urgent attention

what is required of you

as required by law

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