required

adjective

re·​quired ri-ˈkwī(-ə)rd 

: stipulated as necessary to be done, made, or provided

required reading

required monthly payments

submit the required proof of identification

Uninsured motorists insurance is a required coverage in several states (and strongly encouraged in others) in all auto policies.

—Robert I. Mehr

Synonyms of required

• mandatory
• necessary
• compulsory
• incumbent
• needed

Examples of required in a Sentence

formal instruction in driving is required in this state before you can get your driver's license

with these frigid winds, hats, scarves, and good mittens are required equipment for heading outside

Recent Examples on the Web

While the two required exterior stairways appear to be present, it was observed that one stairway does not discharge directly to grade and instead appears to re-enter the building at the first floor. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026

The first hearing in that case focused less on those arguments and more on the question of whether Josh had actual standing before the court, with federal prosecutors arguing that the required court documents were not filed on time in the case. —Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

One exercise involved lightly pressing down on the abdomen in specified areas surrounding the belly button, while the other required contracting the hips in a bridge motion. —Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026

Jackeline Madrid suffered a fracture and required stitches. —Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing required

• required reading

Rhymes for required

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired
• respired
• transpired