Challenge and Require

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Challenge

Challenge verb - To have as a requirement.

Usage example: having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance

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Require is a synonym for challenge in demand topic. In some cases you can use "Require" instead a verb "Challenge", when it comes to topics like dispute.

Nearby Words: challenged, challenging, challenger

Require

Require verb - To have as a requirement.

Usage example: the toy requires four batteries, which are not included

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Challenge is a synonym for require in ask topic. Sometimes you can use "Challenge" instead a verb "Require".

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character	challenge character	require character
power	challenge power	require power
people	challenge people	require people
someone	challenge someone	require someone
Other words: team, death, time, characters, player, skills, players.

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Getting some of the bad endings is more of a challenge, since some require you to be further along the route to unlock.

Source: Visual Novel / Nameless
Finally, since some of the crafting challenges require you to learn a recipe that's also gotten from the person that gives you a challenge for it, finding the right NPC can be a pain in the ass.

Source: Video Game / Fantasy Life
Hence, if scenes involving Japanese Delinquents require a duel challenge, they can only deliver it non-verbally through this trope.

Source: Lightning Glare

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