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Latest post Tue, Jul 5 2005 4:59 AM by seasun. 4 replies.
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seasun  +  115134 Mon, 04 Jul 05 07:49 AM

Would you please tell me what is the difference between request and require?

you are required to...
you are requested to...

The words are exchangeble in the situation?

Thanks in advance for any advice~

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Vince  +  115142 Mon, 04 Jul 05 08:05 AM

I think 'required' is more in a forced way. In a sense of "You need to do this."
The second one leaves an option.

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seasun, 4 yr 141 days ago

Thanks you so much~

 

pieanne  +  115155 Mon, 04 Jul 05 09:22 AM

Hello, Seasun, welcome to the Forums.

One little thing: it would be better to say: "difference between the 2 words"  Smile [:)]

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seasun, 4 yr 140 days ago

pieanne

Thank you for the comment too.

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