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need
(n/i/d )

noun (n)

  • a condition requiring relief(noun.state)
    Example:
    She satisfied his need for affection.
    God has no need of men to accomplish His work.
    Synonym:
    demand
    source: wordnet30
  • anything that is necessary but lacking(noun.object)
    Example:
    He had sufficient means to meet his simple needs.
    Synonym:
    want
    source: wordnet30
  • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior(noun.tops)
    Synonym:
    motivation, motive
    source: wordnet30
  • a state of extreme poverty or destitution(noun.state)
    Example:
    A general state of need exists among the homeless.
    Synonym:
    indigence, pauperism, pauperization, penury
    source: wordnet30
  • A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • Of necessity. See Needs.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • require as useful, just, or proper(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, postulate, require, take
    Antonym:
    eliminate, obviate, rid of
    source: wordnet30
  • have need of(verb.consumption)
    Synonym:
    require, want
    source: wordnet30
  • have or feel a need for(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    Always needing friends and money.
    source: wordnet30
  • To be in want of; to have cause or occasion for; to lack; to require, as supply or relief.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be wanted; to be necessary.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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