English adjective: required | |||
| 1. | required necessary for relief or supply | ||
| Samples | Provided them with all things needful. | ||
| Synonyms | needed, needful, requisite | ||
| Similar | necessary | ||
| Antonyms | unnecessary, unneeded | ||
| 2. | required required by rule | ||
| Samples | In most schools physical education is compulsory. Attendance is mandatory. Required reading. | ||
| Synonyms | compulsory, mandatory | ||
| Similar | obligatory | ||
| Antonyms | optional | ||