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English to English adverb
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Of necessity. See Needs. |  | source: webster1913 noun
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a condition requiring relief | | Example: she satisfied his need for affection
God has no need of men to accomplish His work
there is a demand for jobs
source: wordnet30
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anything that is necessary but lacking | | Example: he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs
I tried to supply his wants
source: wordnet30
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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 | | Example: we did not understand his motivation
he acted with the best of motives
source: wordnet30
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a state of extreme poverty or destitution | | Example: their indigence appalled him
a general state of need exists among the homeless
source: wordnet30
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A state that requires supply or relief; pressing occasion for something; necessity; urgent want. | | source: webster1913 verb
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require as useful, just, or proper | | Example: It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
source: wordnet30
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have need of | | Example: This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
source: wordnet30
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have or feel a need for | | Example: always needing friends and money
source: wordnet30
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To be in want of; to have cause or occasion for; to lack; to require, as supply or relief. | | source: webster1913
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To be wanted; to be necessary. | | source: webster1913
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