need
/nˈid/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a condition requiring relief
“she satisfied his need for affection” - anything that is necessary but lacking
“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs” - 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
“we did not understand his motivation” - a state of extreme poverty or destitution
“their indigence appalled him”
verb
- require as useful, just, or proper
“It takes nerve to do what she did” - have need of
“This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner” - have or feel a need for
“always needing friends and money”
Synonyms for need
Words that rhyme with need
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