Charge
Charge verb - To issue orders to (someone) by right of authority.
Usage example: charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
Require is a synonym for charge in order topic. In some cases you can use "Require" instead a verb "Charge", when it comes to topics like matter, command, ask a price, order something done.
Require
Require verb - To have as a requirement.
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This laser can take out most ships with one shot and can even take down the mighty fortress shield with a few shots but takes a long time to charge and require the combined power output of three other ships.
Source: Fixed Forward-Facing Weapon -
Difficult but Awesome: Chakrams have insane range and crowd-clearing potential, but all of their power is contained within their charge-combos, which require precise button presses to execute.
Source: Video Game / Drakengard 3 -
Magic Music — The magical doohickeys of My Melody and Kuromi require music to charge up.
Source: Anime / Onegai My Melody
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