exigir

Senses

1. 1.

   to demand, to require

   to ask for something forcefully or as a right

2. 2.

   to require, to need

   to make something necessary or essential

3. 3.

   to demand, to insist on

   to claim something as one's due

Examples

• "O chefe exige que todos cheguem no horário."

  The boss demands that everyone arrive on time.

• "Este trabalho exige muita concentração."

  This work requires a lot of concentration.

• "Os manifestantes exigem melhores condições de trabalho."

  The protesters are demanding better working conditions.

Usage

Exigir is a formal/neutral register verb commonly followed by 'que + subjunctive' when demanding an action. Common collocations include 'exigir respeito' (demand respect), 'exigir mudanças' (demand changes), and 'exigir muito de alguém' (demand a lot from someone). Note that it typically takes the preposition 'de' when indicating from whom something is demanded.