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What is the difference between need and require ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between need and require ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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They are essentially the same thing although require is just a more formal way of saying.
For example if you were talking to a friend you could say need but, if you were talking to a manager or writing an essay it would be better to use require.
It can also just depend on the situation.
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