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REQUIRES Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word requires. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For REQUIRES

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avoidable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being avoided or warded off

discretionary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment

• (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

expendable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• suitable to be expended

adjective satellite

• (used of funds) remaining after taxes

optional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possible but not necessary; left to personal choice

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

unnecessary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

unneeded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

voluntary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

• controlled by individual volition

noun

• (military) a person who freely enlists for service

• composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance

Alternatives for AVOIDABLE

Alternatives for DISCRETIONARY

Alternatives for EXCESS

Alternatives for EXPENDABLE

Alternatives for OPTIONAL

Alternatives for SURPLUS

Alternatives for UNNECESSARY

Alternatives for UNNEEDED

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