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What CEFR level is “requires”?

Estimated level

B1

intermediate

requires” is roughly the #1677 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B1 level.

Meaning

verb. To ask (someone) for something; to request.

Similar words: call for.

How the level is decided

The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “requires” sits in the B1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.

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