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it requires for
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'it requires for' is not correct or usable in written English.
Instead, you would use the phrase 'it requires.' For example, "This project requires a lot of effort."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
34 human-written examples
A government which depends on loans and on the refunding of its loans to get the money it requires for its operations is necessarily dependent on the sources from which the money can be obtained.
News & Media
If the networking fungus acquires more carbon from one plant than it requires for its own fitness, it can then supply the excess carbon to other networked plants in need, thus diversifying its carbon portfolio for insurance against potential loss of one of the hosts.
Science
And StyleBee has a set of guidelines for its service providers and a set of tools it requires for certain jobs, all to ensure that customers get the best possible experience.
News & Media
In short, the government has reduced the number of visas for interpreters who are skilled in some of the very languages it requires for national security but cannot successfully recruit from its existing population.
News & Media
However, direct interaction of secretory vesicles with the TGN still eludes visualisation, and thus while it appears likely that Salmonella interacts with the secretory pathway there is little direct evidence to indicate Salmonella, like its bacterial counterparts, uses this route to secure the materials it requires for replication.
(It requires, for one thing, a second conductor to help out).
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
26 human-written examples
What would it require for these lessons to be become sedimented in our collective soul?
News & Media
What would it require for individuals and communities to become the units of production and exchange?
The EHR systems and IT required for MU (Meaningful Use) is a quite different from what will be required for ACOs," Shah continued.
News & Media
If an intact spleen is required for establishment of PV, is it required for maintenance of PV?
Science
Visual feedback of the trajectory is not required for adaptation to stable dynamics, nor is it required for adaptation to unstable dynamics.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct grammatical form, which is "it requires", followed by the object or action that is needed. Avoid adding the extra preposition "for".
Common error
Avoid using "it requires for" in your writing. This construction is grammatically incorrect. Instead, use "it requires" followed by the object or the action needed. For example, write "It requires careful planning" instead of "It requires for careful planning".
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81%
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "it requires for" functions incorrectly as a verb phrase, attempting to express necessity or demand. Ludwig AI identifies this as grammatically incorrect and suggests the correct form is simply "it requires". The examples found by Ludwig show usage in various contexts, but the grammatical error remains consistent.
Frequent in
Science
39%
News & Media
35%
Wiki
9%
Less common in
Formal & Business
4%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "it requires for" appears in various sources, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect and recommends using "it requires" instead. Although the intended meaning is often clear from the context, using the correct grammatical form enhances clarity and credibility. The phrase appears commonly in science and news media but should be avoided in formal writing. Always remember to omit the "for" after "requires" to ensure grammatical accuracy.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
it necessitates
Replaces "requires for" with a single verb emphasizing necessity.
it calls for
Uses a phrasal verb to suggest a need or demand.
it demands
Emphasizes a strong need or expectation.
it entails
Suggests that something is a necessary part or consequence.
it involves
Indicates that something is included or needed as part of a process.
it takes
Implies that something is needed to achieve a particular result.
it depends on
Highlights the conditional necessity of something.
it hinges on
Similar to "depends on" but emphasizes a more critical dependency.
it benefits from
Suggests that a particular thing helps or improves some process.
it relies on
Indicates a dependence for success or proper function.
FAQs
How to use "it requires" in a sentence?
Use "it requires" followed by the noun or verb phrase that indicates what is needed. For example, "The project "it requires" additional funding" or "The task "it requires" careful attention to detail".
What can I say instead of "it requires for"?
The correct form is "it requires". Alternatives include phrases like "it necessitates", "it calls for", or "it demands" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "it requires for" or "it requires"?
The correct phrase is "it requires". The inclusion of "for" after "requires" is grammatically incorrect.
What's the difference between "it requires" and "it needs"?
"It requires" and "it needs" are often interchangeable, but "it requires" can suggest a more formal or essential need. For example, "The engine "it requires" a specific type of oil" emphasizes a mandatory condition, while "The engine "it needs" an oil change" indicates a general necessity.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested