Prefer and Require

Prefer

Prefer verb - To show partiality toward.

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Require and prefer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Require" instead a verb "Prefer".

Require verb - To have as a requirement.

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Prefer and require are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prefer" instead a verb "Require".

people	prefer people	require people
kind	prefer kind	require kind
someone	prefer someone	require someone
form	prefer form	require form
Other words: death, time, use, characters, money, food, explanation, magic, weapons.

The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga: Vampires, which prefer the term talishte, are immortal and prefer, but don't require, human blood.

Source: Our Vampires Are Different / Literature
Despite being a traditional Shadani weapon, they're falling out of use as they require a lot of training to use,and many recruits prefer easier-to-handle human weapons like swords and spears.

Source: Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Age
Has Light and Heavy armour sets which both require Dragon smithing, or a "cloth" set for those who prefer the mage armour skills.

Source: Just For Fun / Skyrim Recommended Mods

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