has been required vs has been required to

Both "has been required" and "has been required to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Has been required" is used when the action is passive and the subject is the one being required to do something. On the other hand, "has been required to" is used when the subject is required to do something by someone or something else.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

has been required

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the subject is being required to do something.

This phrase is used in passive voice when the subject is the one being required to do something. It indicates that the subject is the recipient of the requirement.

Examples:

The report has been required by the manager.
The payment has been required before the service is provided.

Alternatives:

is required
was required
will be required

has been required to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the subject is required to do something by someone or something else.

This phrase is used in passive voice when the subject is required to do something by someone or something else. It indicates that the subject is the one who needs to fulfill the requirement.

Examples:

The employee has been required to attend the training.
The students have been required to submit their assignments by Friday.

Alternatives:

has to
must
is obligated to

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has been required vs has been required to