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require vs aquire

The correct phrase is "require." "Acquire" is a different word with a different meaning.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 995 views

require

This is the correct term to indicate the need or necessity for something.

Use "require" when you need to express the necessity or need for something.

Examples:

  • I require your assistance.
  • This job requires a lot of attention to detail.
  • Insomnia is another common side effect and may require additional treatment.
  • Such patients may require prolonged (sometimes life-long) therapy.
  • The differentials are all sealed units and require minimal additional lubrication.
  • Their powers require complex machinery to remain stable.
  • Latest EC directives require manipulation-proof data transmission.
  • But preparations require care... and insurance.
  • I like cats and animals that require attention.
  • Manuela's problems no longer require internment.
  • Less-bloody approaches require fewer bullets but more planning...
  • And not all bleeds require surgery.
  • And insults to empires require answers.
  • A few things that require your approval.
  • Political kidnappings frequently require holding multiple adults simultaneously.
  • There are always unexpected variables that require adjustments.
  • Your people will still require safe haven.
  • But those jobs require an education.
  • Telekinetic powers require great discipline and judgment.
  • Long-term diseases that require expensive medical care.
  • Some algorithms require access in both directions.
  • The 64-bit versions require a CPU that supports certain instructions.

Alternatives:

  • need
  • demand
  • necessitate
  • call for
  • must have

aquire

This is a misspelling of the word "acquire," which means to obtain or get something.

  • Count: The number of images to aquire.
  • Don't worry, you will aquire taste.
  • But where is the not much lamented Mr Dugham was content to then aquire their rotten practices to rot further in his own enrichment? You would have us demolish the old and develop a fresh.
  • Roger Pinball, target aquired and locked.
  • If he aquires enough votes I can be removed as unworthy.
  • In 2001, I read "A Sindrome de Aquiles" (The Achilles Syndrome), by journalist Mario Rosa.
  • They founded this quire just to get together and make plans to destroy the regime.
  • The driver of that vehicle, a Melissa Aguire... was also killed.
  • Apart from leading the children's church quire, Rev. Jacob played centrefold in the local veterans club.
  • I think that the proposals that the Council made in this respect were quire right too.
  • First one to draw blood becomes my squire.
  • Daniel's brother, Squire Boone, suffered from nostalgia after the winter - at Valley Forge.
  • Rumor told... Squire Boone was among them.
  • There has never lived a more loyal squire.
  • Squire's been good to us this year.
  • Thank you, squire once again for such a generous feast.
  • Sorry you have to squire such a nasty person.
  • So, Woody Squire - eyeliner and a lip ring.
  • I've made it this far in the world without a squire.
  • I'm trying to follow the protocols of a gentleman and a squire.

Alternatives:

  • acquire

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