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His request will likely need the approval of others within the United Nations and perhaps the U.N. Security Council.
Are both likely to need and likely need correct in this sentence?

What's the difference between two in meaning?

Thanks in advance

Osaka, Japan

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Please feel free to correct any words I write. LiJ

Mister Micawber:

Only likely need works here, because you need the verb 'be' with the other form:

His request will likely need the approval of others
His request will be likely to need the approval of others

The second still sounds a little odd to me here, though-- maybe it is just not efficient.

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Liveinjapan:

Thanks, Mister.
Got it!

Osaka, Japan

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CalifJim:

will need, not will to need.
Therefore, will likely need, not will likely to need.
CJ

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Liveinjapan:

will to need sounds strange! Got it! Thanks, CJ.

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