Need/ require

Need/ require
Message from sohei posted on 30-12-2018 at 14:31:10 (D | E | F)
Hello !
Would you please tell me what is the difference between need and require is?
And can we use the synonyms instead of each other? interchangeably?
Thanks in advance.

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Edited by lucile83 on 30-12-2018 15:37

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Re: Need/ require from kazwell, posted on 30-12-2018 at 21:24:19 (D | E)
Hi,
While yes , the words can be used interchangeably, such as :

I'm hungry so I need some food.
I'm hungry so I require some food/nutrition.

Here people tend to use the former, or :

This problem needs a mechanic.
This problem requires a mechanic.

Here people tend to use the latter.
Obviously both forms are correct, so it is just a matter of preference in my opinion.
Hope this helped a little

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Re: Need/ require from mah, posted on 01-01-2019 at 02:19:58 (D | E)
Hello!
Thank you for your reply. Regards

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