Required – Synonyms

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The word “required” is used to express an obligation that must be fulfilled or a necessity that must be provided in order to continue or finish a process.

Another word for “required” is necessary or obligatory. However, more synonyms will be listed in this article.

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“Required” – General synonyms

The following illustrates other words for “required” that may be used in everyday conversation as well as in academic writing.

  • Compulsory
  • Essential
  • Imperative
  • Indispensable
  • Mandatory
  • Necessary
  • Obligatory
  • Prerequisite
  • Requisite

“Required” synonyms in the sense of obligatory

Synonyms of the word “required” in the sense of obligatory are:

  • Called for
  • Compulsory
  • Demanded
  • Essential
  • Mandatory
  • Necessary
  • Needed
  • Obligatory
  • Prescribed
  • Recommended
  • Requisite
  • Set
  • Unavoidable
  • Vital

“Required” synonyms in the sense of desired

Synonyms of the word “required” in the sense of desired are:

  • Chosen
  • Correct
  • Desired
  • Preferred
  • Right
  • Selected

“Required” – Synonyms used in academic writing

In an academic context, the word “required” is often used to describe prerequisites that are needed to carry out a research or activity. It can also be used to indicate that a procedure is necessary in order to achieve a specific goal.

However, more synonyms for “required” used in academic writing will be shown below.

Are you looking for suitable synonyms for “required” for your academic paper? Have a look at the table below with the top suggestions from our BachelorPrint-Team.

“Required” Synonyms Examples
Essential The completion of an internship is required.
The completion of an internship is essential.
Necessary The grant application specified the required documentation to…
The grant application specified the necessary documentation to…
Mandatory Attendance is required for all classes in this course.
Attendance is mandatory for all classes in this course.
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